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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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Long term outcomes and prognostics of visceral leishmaniasis in HIV infected patients with use of pentamidine as secondary prophylaxis based on CD4 level: a prospective cohort study in Ethiopia

Diro EGJ, Edwards T, Ritmeijer KKD, Fikre H, Abongomera C,  et al.
2019-02-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2019-02-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND:
The long-term treatment outcome of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) patients with HIV co-infection is complicated by a high rate of relapse, especially when the CD4 count is ...
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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...