Safety and Efficacy of miltefosine alone and in combination with sodium stibogluconate and liposomal amphotericin B for the treatment of primary visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Safety and Efficacy of miltefosine alone and in combination with sodium stibogluconate and liposomal amphotericin B for the treatment of primary visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Treatment options for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in East Africa are far from satisfactory due to cost, toxicity, prolonged treatment duration or emergence of parasite resistance. Hence there is a need to explore alternative treatmen...

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Main Authors: Kinoti Dedan, Njoroge Njenga, Wasunna Monique, Abuzaid Abuzaid A, Younis Brima M, Khalil Eltahir AG, Edwards Tansy, Alexander Neal, Omollo Raymond, Kirigi George, Dorlo Thomas PC, Ellis Sally, Balasegaram Manica, Musa Ahmed M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Visceral Leishmaniasis
Miltefosine
AmBisome<sup>®</sup>
Tri-angular test
protocol
RCT
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/166

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