Community-based treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis using cryotherapy and miltefosine in Southwest Ethiopia: the way forward?

Community-based treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis using cryotherapy and miltefosine in Southwest Ethiopia: the way forward?

BackgroundCutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a common, yet massively underreported skin morbidity in Ethiopia. Most patients never seek treatment, as this is offered only in specialized treatment centers. Early diagnosis and treatment through decentralization is crucial to decrease transmission and to...

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Main Authors: Saskia van Henten, Myrthe Pareyn, Dagimawie Tadesse, Mekidim Kassa, Mehret Techane, Eyerusalem Kinfe, Nigatu Girma, Degnet Demeke, Mebratu Mesay, Mekibib Kassa, Rodas Temesgen, Misgun Shewangizaw, Fekadu Massebo, Johan van Griensven, Teklu Wegayehu, Behailu Merdekios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
decentralization
patient-reported outcomes
impavido
treatment outcomes
operational research
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1196063/full

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