Metronidazole injections for leishmaniasis skin sores
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if an injection of the antibiotic metronidazole directly into skin sores can help heal leishmaniasis, a parasite infection from sandfly bites. It's for people with fewer than seven sores.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one but fewer than seven skin sores from leishmaniasis.
- You do not have a weakened immune system.
- You are not allergic to metronidazole (also called Flagyl).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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