Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 February 2000. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the provision within the NHS for treating Leishmaniasis.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the provision within the NHS for treating leishmaniasis. [106208] Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 1 February 2000]: Services for the diagnosis and treatment of leishmaniasis, as for other imported infections, are provided by and through the patient's general practitioner. If the patient has a mild form of the disease, this would be managed by the GP. If, however, the patient has a more severe form of the disease, the GP would refer the patient to a hospital specialist. Consultants in dermatology, infectious diseases or tropical diseases would be appropriate, depending on the clinical presentation and local circumstances.

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