Species-directed therapy for leishmaniasis in returning travellers: a comprehensive guide.

BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is increasingly reported among travellers. Leishmania species vary in sensitivity to available therapies. Fast and reliable molecular techniques have made species-directed treatment feasible. Many treatment trials have been designed poorly, thus developing evidence-based gui...

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Main Authors: Caspar J Hodiamont, Piet A Kager, Aldert Bart, Henry J C de Vries, Pieter P A M van Thiel, Tjalling Leenstra, Peter J de Vries, Michèle van Vugt, Martin P Grobusch, Tom van Gool
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4006727?pdf=render