Response to ketoconazole in two cases of longstanding cutaneous leishmaniasis
Viallet, J.; MacLean, J.D.; Robson, H.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 35(3): 491-495
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9637 PMID: 3706620 Document Number: 283352
Two cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis of 12 and 27 months duration are described. These were acquired in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia. The cases were treated with 8 and 4 weeks of ketoconazole, respectively, with an excellent response.
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