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Metronidazole in management of trophic ulcers in leprosy
S Mishra, PC Singh, M Mishra
Department of Skin and VD, VSS Medical College, Burla, Sambalpur - 768 017, India
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P C Singh
Department of Skin and VD, VSS Medical College, Burla, Sambalpur - 768 017
India
Correspondence Address:
P C Singh
Department of Skin and VD, VSS Medical College, Burla, Sambalpur - 768 017
India
| How to cite this article: Mishra S, Singh P C, Mishra M. Metronidazole in management of trophic ulcers in leprosy. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1995;61:19-20 |
Copyright: (C)1995 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Efficacy of metronidazole was assessed in 20 leprosy cases with trophic ulcers with poor response to oral and topical antibiotic. Oral metronidazole 400 mg three times daily for one week and topical metronidazole gel 1% for three weeks were found to be very effective.
Keywords: Trophic ulcer, Leprosy, Metronidazole
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