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bithionol and Recrudescence

bithionol has been researched along with Recrudescence in 3 studies

Bithionol: Halogenated anti-infective agent that is used against trematode and cestode infestations.
bithionol : An aryl sulfide that is diphenyl sulfide in which each phenyl group is substituted at position 2 by hydroxy and at positions 3 and 5 by chlorine. A fungicide and anthelmintic, it was used in various topical drug products for the treatment of liver flukes, but withdrawn after being shown to be a potent photosensitizer with the potential to cause serious skin disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Eosinophilic panniculitis is characterized by a prominent infiltration of subcutaneous fat with eosinophils."1.31Recurrent eosinophilic panniculitis associated with Fasciola hepatica infection. ( Montes, M; Ostiz, S; Perez, C; Vives, R, 2000)
"Bithionol has been reported to cure over 90% of infected patients."1.26Relapse of Paragonimus westermani lung infection after bithionol therapy. ( Barry, M; Coleman, DL, 1982)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Coleman, DL1
Barry, M1
Perez, C1
Vives, R1
Montes, M1
Ostiz, S1
Farid, Z1
Mansour, N1
Kamal, M1
Kamal, K1
Safwat, Y1
Woody, JN1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for bithionol and Recrudescence

ArticleYear
Relapse of Paragonimus westermani lung infection after bithionol therapy.
    The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1982, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Bithionol; Humans; Lung; Lung Diseases, Parasitic; Male; Paragonimiasis; Phenols; Radiography

1982
Recurrent eosinophilic panniculitis associated with Fasciola hepatica infection.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2000, Volume: 42, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Animals; Antiplatyhelmintic Agents; Bithionol; Eosinophilia; Fasciola hepatica; Fascioliasis; Female

2000
The treatment of acute Fasciola hepatica infection in children.
    Tropical and geographical medicine, 1990, Volume: 42, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Animals; Bithionol; Child; Child, Preschool; Emetine; Fasciola hepatica; Fascioliasis

1990