A 50-year-old Ethiopian man has been treated for visceral leishmaniasis. He develops PKDL 6 months later. In the Indian subcontinent, what is the reco...

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A 50-year-old Ethiopian man has been treated for visceral leishmaniasis. He develops PKDL 6 months later. In the Indian subcontinent, what is the recommended treatment for PKDL?

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Liposomal amphotericin B (total dose 20-25 mg/kg) or miltefosine for 12 weeks

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No treatment; PKDL always resolves spontaneously

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Topical corticosteroids

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Oral fluconazole for 6 months

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Ivermectin single dose

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A 50-year-old Ethiopian man has been treated for visceral leishmaniasis. He develops PKDL 6 months later. In the Indian subcontinent, what is the recommended treatment for PKDL?