L. braziliensis CL: why must systemic treatment be given rather than local therapy?...

Question

L. braziliensis CL: why must systemic treatment be given rather than local therapy?

Accepted Answer

L. braziliensis has the highest MCL risk (1-5%) among New World species; systemic treatment reduces this risk of progressive disfiguring mucosal destruction

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Always self-heals

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Local treatment is more expensive

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All CL needs IV amphotericin

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Only causes visceral disease

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Systemic Treatment L. braziliensis Rationale

L. braziliensis CL: why must systemic treatment be given rather than local therapy?