A comparative study of the variable averages of the bacilloscopic and morphologic indexes in virchowian hansen patients treated with rifampicin and with diamine-diphenyl-sulfone

Authors

  • Walter Belda Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Leontina C. Margarido Hospital Pe. Bento
  • José Maria Marlet Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
  • Ednir A. L. W. Martinez Instituto de Saúde
  • Teresa J. A. E. Kliemann Instituto de Saúde
  • Clovis Lombardi Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Departamento de Epidemiologia
  • Walter Belda Jr. Faculdade Santo Amaro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101979000200004

Keywords:

Rifampin, Leprosy^i2^sdrug ther

Abstract

The clinical and bacilloscopic results obtained in a comparative study of the therapeutic action of rifampicin and DDS in the treatment of the virchow form of Hansen's disease are presented. Two relatively homogeneous groups of 24 and 23 patients were observed during periods ranging from 12 to 24 months. The results demonstrated the superiority of the action of rifampicin during the first months of treatment, both in clinical aspects and in relation to the reduction of viable bacilli. Rifampicin is recommended for treatment of the virchow form of Hansen's disease, at least at the begining of the treatment.

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Published

1979-06-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (1979)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Belda, W., Margarido, L. C., Marlet, J. M., Martinez, E. A. L. W., Kliemann, T. J. A. E., Lombardi, C., & Belda Jr., W. (1979). A comparative study of the variable averages of the bacilloscopic and morphologic indexes in virchowian hansen patients treated with rifampicin and with diamine-diphenyl-sulfone . Revista De Saúde Pública, 13(2), 80-91. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101979000200004