Oral administration of zinc sulphate in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis
Joint Authors
Soleimani, M.
Yazdanpanah, M. J.
Mostofi, K
Ebrahimirad, M
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 4 (31 Oct. 2007), pp.205-208, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2007-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Abstract Background: Due to increasing unresponsiveness and significant side effects associated with antimonial compounds, alternative therapeutic modalities are suggested.
Recently oral zinc sulphate has been reported to be effective in the treatment of CL.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of oral zinc sulphate in the treatment of CL. Methods: The present study comprised 31 patients with clinical diagnosis of dry type leishmaniasis and parasitologically proven cutaneous leishmaniasis of which 22 patients received a full course of treatment.
Patients were treated with 10 mg/Kg/day of oral zinc sulphate for 45 days and were followed through 20 and 45 days of treatment as well as 45 days after cessation of therapy. Results: Only 2 (9%) of 22 patients were cured after 45 days of treatment with zinc sulphate. Conclusion: The administration of zinc sulphate for the treatment of CL seemed to be of inadequate therapeutic value.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yazdanpanah, M. J.& Mostofi, K& Soleimani, M.& Ebrahimirad, M. 2007. Oral administration of zinc sulphate in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 9, no. 4, pp.205-208.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yazdanpanah, M. J.…[et al.]. Oral administration of zinc sulphate in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 9, no. 4 (Jan. 2007), pp.205-208.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yazdanpanah, M. J.& Mostofi, K& Soleimani, M.& Ebrahimirad, M. Oral administration of zinc sulphate in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2007. Vol. 9, no. 4, pp.205-208.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 205-208
Record ID
BIM-28325