title: Laboratory tests for the diagnosis and evaluation of leishmaniasis.
abstract: This article presents various methods used in the diagnosis and evaluation of leishmaniasis. Because therapy is prolonged and potentially toxic, confirmation of the diagnosis is desirable. This is especially true in areas where disease is not endemic or where clinical presentation is not typical.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Kalter
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D000818:Animals; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D001706:Biopsy; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D015342:DNA Probes; D003646:Debridement; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes / Q000032:analysis; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000453:epidemiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D015342:DNA Probes; D007527:Isoenzymes