83 citations
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January 1980 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study reports the discovery of endemic canine leishmaniasis in north central Oklahoma, suggesting the disease is present without dogs traveling abroad.
65 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study found that all lesions in mice treated with a new topical formulation, WR 279,396, healed completely without relapse, outperforming other formulations and showing no toxicity.
41 citations
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reports on the use of ketoconazole for treating cutaneous leishmaniasis, but includes no new clinical trial findings.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” This case study describes a young dog in Colorado diagnosed with severe leishmaniasis, suggesting potential endemic spread in the area, and notes dermatologic symptoms as a signal for consideration of the disease.
5 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that combining adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells with meglumine antimoniate reduced lesion size and parasite load in mice with leishmaniasis, suggesting potential for improved treatment.