The case of infectious. Cutaneous leishmaniasis

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Cesar Ponce Santodomingo
Marcos Restrepo
Beatriz Orozco
Diana Isaza

Abstract

The case of a patent with an ulcerative and chronic cutaneous lesion associated to Leishmania sp. is presented. This lesion was healed with Metilglucamine plus Cimetidine. Leishmania infection, diagnosis and treatment are briefly reviewed.

Keywords:
Leishmaniasis, Metilglucamine, Cimetadine

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Author Biographies

Cesar Ponce Santodomingo, Pontifical Bolivarian University

Student of Advanced Training in Mycology and Medical Parasitology. Faculty of Medicine, U.P.B. Medellin.

Marcos Restrepo, Corporación para Investigaciones Biológicas

Researcher C.I.B, Director of the Parasitology Section, Medellín.

Beatriz Orozco, Departmental Laboratory Sectional Health Service of Antioquia

Dermatologist, Departmental Laboratory, Sectional Health Service of Antioquia. Medellin.

Diana Isaza, Corporación para Investigaciones Biológicas

Bacteriologist Leishmaniasis Program, C.I.B. Medellin.

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