title: Failure of oral ketoconazole to cure cutaneous ulcers caused by Leishmania braziliensis.
abstract: Ketoconazole failed to cure cutaneous lesions caused by Leishmania braziliensis in two patients. A prior study had suggested that ketoconazole was efficacious against this form of leishmaniasis.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007892:Leishmania braziliensis; D007896:Leishmaniasis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007654:Ketoconazole