Combination therapy with liposomal amphotericin b (ambisome), n-methylglucamine antimoniate (glucantime), and pentamidine isethionate in a refractory visceral leishmaniasis case
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;51(3): 393-396, Apr.-June 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is a systemic disease that is potentially severe and endemic in Brazil. It clinically manifests as fever, weight loss, swelling, hepatosplenomegaly, paleness, and edema. In this study, we discuss a case of a 1-year-old child diagnosed with refractory visceral leishmaniasis after being treated with liposomal amphotericin B in two distinct occasions. Considering the persistent clinical features and weak response to conventional treatment, a combination therapy with liposomal amphotericin B (ambisome), n-methylglucamine antimoniate (glucantime), and pentamidine isethionate was initiated, and response to treatment was good.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Compostos Organometálicos
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Pentamidina
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Anfotericina B
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Leishmaniose Visceral
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Meglumina
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Antiprotozoários
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil