Species-directed therapy for leishmaniasis in returning travellers: a comprehensive guide.

• Main Authors: Caspar J Hodiamont (Author), Piet A Kager (Author), Aldert Bart (Author), Henry J C de Vries (Author), Pieter P A M van Thiel (Author), Tjalling Leenstra (Author), Peter J de Vries (Author), Michèle van Vugt (Author), Martin P Grobusch (Author), Tom van Gool (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is increasingly reported among travellers. Leishmania species vary in sensitivity to available therapies. Fast and reliable molecular techniques have made species-directed treatment feasible. Many treatment trials have been designed poorly, thus developing evidence-based gui...