Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. Revista | |
Combination therapy with liposomal amphotericin b (ambisome), n-methylglucamine antimoniate (glucantime), and pentamidine isethionate in a refractory visceral leishmaniasis case | |
Medeiros, Lana Lira Cantidio de1  Lobo, Fernanda Paula Dantas2  Gomes, Maria Antonia Ferreira3  | |
[1] Hospital Infantil Varela Santiago, Natal, Brasil;Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil;Universidade Potiguar, Natal, Brazil | |
关键词: Visceral leishmaniasis; Refractory; Treatment.; | |
DOI : 10.1590/0037-8682-0398-2017 | |
学科分类:农业科学(综合) | |
来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical | |
【 摘 要 】
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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