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.
December 2019 in “International journal of engineering applied science and technology” This review discusses the traditional uses of Tridax procumbens for wound healing, antifungal, and antibacterial purposes, but reports no clinical findings.
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.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” This study proposed a new approach to combat leishmaniasis by targeting host proteins rather than the parasite itself, identifying eight existing drugs as potential treatments despite not having been previously tested on leishmaniasis.