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Efficacy and Safety of AmBisome in Combination with Sodium Stibogluconate or Miltefosine and Miltefosine Monotherapy for African Visceral Leishmaniasis: Phase II Randomized Trial

Wassuna M, Njenga SN, Balasegaram M, Alexander N, Omollo R,  et al.
2016-09-14 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2016-09-14 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
SSG&PM over 17 days is recommended as first line treatment for visceral leishmaniasis in eastern Africa, but is painful and requires hospitalization. Combination regimens including AmBis...
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A randomized trial of AmBisome monotherapy and AmBisome and miltefosine combination to treat visceral leishmaniasis in HIV co-infected patients in Ethiopia

Diro EGJ, Blesson S, Edwards T, Koert R, Ritmeijer KKD,  et al.
2019-01-17 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2019-01-17 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infected patients requires special case management. AmBisome monotherapy at 40 mg/kg is recommended by...
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Safety and effectiveness of sodium stibogluconate and paromomycin combination for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa: results from a pharmacovigilance programme

Kimutai R, Musa AM, Njoroge SM, Omollo R, Alves F,  et al.
2017-03-01 • Clinical Drug Investigation
2017-03-01 • Clinical Drug Investigation
INTRODUCTION
In 2010, WHO recommended a new first-line treatment for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Eastern Africa. The new treatment, a combination of intravenous (IV) or intramuscu...