Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease found in more than 88 countries around the world. There are up to 1,000,000 new cases per year, leading to nearly 30,000 deaths. In humans, there are several forms of the disease, ranging from a cutaneous form that can heal spontaneously, to the most severe visceral form.Visceral leishmaniasis is...
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December 15, 2021 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: January 27, 2024
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December 2021 (v1)Journal article
Leishmania infantum is the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis transmitted by the bite of female sand flies. According to the WHO, the estimated annual incidence of leishmaniasis is one million new cases, resulting in 30,000 deaths per year. The recommended drugs for treating leishmaniasis include Amphotericin B. But over the course of...
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January 11, 2021 (v1)Journal article
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