Dynamics of Parasite Clearance in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients Treated with Miltefosine

作者:Dorlo Thomas P C*; van Thiel Pieter P A M; Schoone Gerard J; Stienstra Ymkje; van Vugt Michele; Beijnen Jos H; de Vries Peter J
来源:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011, 5(12): e1436.
DOI:10.1371/journal.pntd.0001436

摘要

Parasite loads were quantified in repeated skin biopsies from lesions of 2 patients with Old-World cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania major and L. infantum during and after treatment with miltefosine. Miltefosine induced a rapid therapeutic effect on both infections with an initial decline of parasites of similar to 1 log/week for the L. major infection. These observations illustrate the usability of quantifying parasite loads in skin lesions as a pharmacodynamic measure and quantitative descriptor of drug effect for CL supporting clinical assessment.

  • 出版日期2011-12