Reactivation

[Govind Modi]

Bruce:

I asked David (Sacks) about your query.  He says there is no reason for
reactivation since the parasites used in Montenegro test are inactivated.
However, in some persons a delayed hypersensitivity skin reaction may occur
at the site of inoculation producing a much bigger induration.


Govind

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> From: 	Bruce Alexander[SMTP:jbalexan at mono.icb.ufmg.br]
> Reply To: 	leish-l at bdt.org.br
> Sent: 	Tuesday, January 26, 1999 7:55 AM
> To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	Reactivation
> 
> To All Leishmaniacs:
> 
> Can anyone give me information on reactivation of leishmaniasis by the
> Montenegro skin test in patients who have received inadequate chemotherapy
> in the past but appear to be cured? Does actual reactivation (i.e.,
> formation of new lesions) ever occur? 
> 
> Bruce Alexander
> 
> Departamento de Parasitologia
> Instituto de Ciências Biológicas
> Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
> Caixa postal 486 31270-901 Belo Horizonte MG
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