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.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia
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Animals
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Biopsy
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Biopsy, Needle
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Cells, Cultured
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DNA Probes
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Debridement
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Isoenzymes / analysis
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / diagnosis*
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / enzymology
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / epidemiology
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Skin / pathology*
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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DNA Probes
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Isoenzymes