On the treatment of leper with rivanol

Abstract

The author tested the effect of rivanol in several cases of leper and drew the following conclusions.1)The treatment of leprous ulcers with rivanol was found extremely reasonable.2)1/10, 000 solution of the chemical prevented the growth of lepe bacilli on culture media after one minute. 3)An intravenous injection(20-40cc, of 0, 2% solution)brought no marked by-effect.In severe cusses it proved little curative action, but could be combined with other treatment to prevent the progress of the diseasc. 4)Since rivanol showed a remarkable effect in early cases of lepra maculosa(within one year after onset), an intravenous infections of the chemical should be employed as as abortive treatment in early cases of leper.