Montenegro reaction

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Leishmania test

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Immunological test for suspected leishmaniasis (type IV reaction, allergy). Intracutaneous injection of heat-killing leishmania. In the presence of infection: inoculation papules of 1-2 cm diameter on erythematous ground after 48 hours. Positive reaction also in case of long ago leishmaniasis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer