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Challenges in the Therapy of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil : A Public Health Perspective
Joint Authors
Branco Fortaleza, Carlos Magno Castelo
de Melo, Edson Carvalho
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Over 3,000 yearly cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) are reported in Brazil.
Brazilian Public Health System provides universal free access to antileishmania therapeutic options: Meglumine Antimoniate, Amphotericin B deoxycholate, and Liposomal Amphotericin B.
Even though Amphotericin formulations have been advised for severe disease, this recommendation is mostly based on the opinion of experts and on analogy with studies conducted in other countries.
Presently, there are two ongoing multicenter clinical trials comparing the efficacy and safety of the available therapeutic options.
Some other issues require further clarification, such as severity markers and the approach to VL/AIDS coinfection.
Brazil is facing the challenge of providing access to diagnosis and adequate treatment, in order to avoid VL-related deaths.
American Psychological Association (APA)
de Melo, Edson Carvalho& Branco Fortaleza, Carlos Magno Castelo. 2013. Challenges in the Therapy of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil : A Public Health Perspective. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
de Melo, Edson Carvalho& Branco Fortaleza, Carlos Magno Castelo. Challenges in the Therapy of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil : A Public Health Perspective. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463161
American Medical Association (AMA)
de Melo, Edson Carvalho& Branco Fortaleza, Carlos Magno Castelo. Challenges in the Therapy of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil : A Public Health Perspective. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463161
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463161