Clinical criteria for Mucosal Leishmaniasis diagnosis in rural South America: A systematic literature review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010621
Abstract: Background Mucosal Leishmaniasis (ML), a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania parasites, impairs the quality of life of under-resourced populations in South America. If not treated promptly, this disease progresses to facial deformities and death.… read more here.
Keywords: mucosal leishmaniasis; clinical criteria; south america; diagnosis ... See more keywords
Estimating direct costs of the treatment for mucosal leishmaniasis in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0454-2020
Abstract: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to estimate the direct medical costs of the treatment for mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) using three therapeutic approaches in the Brazilian context. METHODS: We performed this economic assessment… read more here.
Keywords: treatment mucosal; treatment; costs treatment; cost ... See more keywords
Mucosal leishmaniasis: the experience of a Brazilian referral center.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0478-2017
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pentavalent antimonials (Sbv) are the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of mucosal leishmaniasis (ML), despite their high toxicity and only moderate efficacy. The aim of this study was to report therapeutic responses… read more here.
Keywords: leishmaniasis; patients treated; leishmaniasis experience; experience brazilian ... See more keywords
Overcoming the Negligence in Laboratory Diagnosis of Mucosal Leishmaniasis
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10091116
Abstract: The northern region of Brazil, which has the largest number of cases of tegumentary leishmaniasis (TL) in the country, is also the region that has the highest diversity of species of vectors and Leishmania parasites.… read more here.
Keywords: leishmaniasis; mucosal leishmaniasis; laboratory diagnosis; diagnosis ... See more keywords