First cases of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis in Bangui Central African Republic: efficacy of metronidazole

Kassa-Kelembho, E.; Kobangue, L.; Huerre, M.; Morvan, J.M.

Medecine Tropicale Revue du Corps de Sante Colonial 63(6): 597-600

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0025-682X
PMID: 15077423
Document Number: 562907
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an uncommon disease in the Central African Republic (CAR). The purpose of this report is to present a case that was imported into Bangui, CAR from the neighboring Republic of Chad. The polymorphous aspects of lesions and the spectrum of laboratory findings associated with the disease in this patient are described. Oral treatment with metronidazole led to rapid resolution with minimal scarring.

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