[First cases of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis in Bangui Central African Republic: efficacy of metronidazole].
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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Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Ambassade de France en RCA, 128 bis rue de l'Université, 75351 Paris 07 SP, France. kelembho_eric@yahoo.fr
Kobangue
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Huerre
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Morvan
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D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002488:Central African Republic; D002596:Chad; D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D008795:Metronidazole