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Journal Article > Research

Safety and effectiveness of short-course AmBisome in the treatment of Post-Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL): a prospective cohort study in Bangladesh

den Boer ML, Das AK, Akhter F, Burza S, Ramesh V, Ahmed BN, Zijlstra EE, Ritmeijer KKD
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Abstract
A safe and effective short-course treatment regimen for Post Kala Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL) is considered essential for achieving and sustaining elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in the Indian subcontinent.(1, 2) Here, single dose liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome) has been adopted as a first line regimen for VL; however the effectiveness and safety of AmBisome for PKDL has not been formally evaluated.
Countries
Bangladesh
Subject Area
kala azar
DOI
10.1093/cid/ciy172
Published Date
15-Mar-2018
PubMed ID
29554244
Languages
English
Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 67, Issue 5
Issue Date
15-Mar-2018
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