Topical pentostam in an attempt to produce more rapid healing of skin ulcers due to Leishmania braziliensis braziliensis

J.M.L Costa; L. Aristimuno Barrios; E.M. Netto e P.D. Marsden

Núcleo de Medicina Tropical e Nutrição da Universidade de Brasília

DOI: 10.1590/S0037-86821986000300014

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Recebido para publicação em 12/1/1986.