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Journal Article > Research

Geographical Variation in the Response of Visceral Leishmaniasis to Paromomycin in East Africa: A Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomized Trial

Hailu ADE, Musa AM, Wasunna M, Balasegaram M, Yifru S, Mengistu G, Hurissa Z, Hailu W, Weldegebreal T, Tesfaye S, Makonnen E, Khalil EAG, Ahmed O, Fadlalla A, El-Hassan A, Raheem M, Mueller M, Koummuki Y, Rashid J, Mbui J, Mucee G, Njoroge SM, Manduku V, Musibi A, Mutuma G, Kirui F, Lodenyo H, Mutea D, Kirigi G, Edwards T, Smith PJ, Muthami L, Royce C, Ellis SJ, Alobo M, Omollo R, Kesusu J, Owiti R, Kinuthia J
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Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major health problem in developing countries. The untreated disease is fatal, available treatment is expensive and often toxic, and drug resistance is increasing. Improved treatment options are needed. Paromomycin was shown to be an efficacious first-line treatment with low toxicity in India.
Countries
EthiopiaKenyaSudan
Subject Area
neglected tropical diseaseskala azar
DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0000709
Published Date
26-Oct-2010
PubMed ID
21049059
Languages
English
Journal
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 4, Issue 10
Issue Date
26-Oct-2010
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