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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e0633-2020, 2021. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1155602
RESUMO
Abstract In this study, we present two cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in patients with end-stage renal disease, who were treated solely with intramuscular pentamidine. In such cases, treatment implies a fine line between therapeutic efficacy and toxicity. This is suggestive of a knowledge gap; however, findings indicate that this is still the fastest and safest alternative to the treatment with antimonials. Also, it can help avoid the side effects that occur upon using antimonials.