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Geographical Variation in the Response of Visceral Leishmaniasis to Paromomycin in East Africa: A Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomized Trial

Hailu, Asrat; Musa, Ahmed; Wasunna, Monique; Balasegaram, Manica; Yifru, Sisay; Mengistu, Getahun; Hurissa, Zewdu; Hailu, Workagegnehu; Weldegebreal, Teklu; Tesfaye, Samson; et al. (2010-10-26)

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major health problem in developing countries. The untreated disease is fatal, available treatment is expensive and often toxic, and drug resistance is increasing. Improved treatment options are needed. Paromomycin was shown to be an efficacious first-line treatment with low toxicity in India.
Sodium Stibogluconate (SSG) & Paromomycin Combination Compared to SSG for Visceral Leishmaniasis in East Africa: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Musa, Ahmed; Khalil, Eltahir; Hailu, Asrat; Olobo, Joseph; Balasegaram, Manica; Omollo, Raymond; Edwards, Tansy; Rashid, Juma; Mbui, Jane; Musa, Brima; et al. (Public Library of Science, 2012-06)

Alternative treatments for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) are required in East Africa. Paromomycin sulphate (PM) has been shown to be efficacious for VL treatment in India.
Validation of Two Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Kenya

Mbui, Jane; Wasunna, Monique; Balasegaram, Manica; Laussermayer, Adrian; Juma, Rashid; Njenga, Simon Njoroge; Kirigi, George; Riongoita, Mark; de la Tour, Roberto; van Peteghem, Joke; et al. (Public Library of Science, 2013-09-26)