Chemotherapy of human african trypanosomiasis.

Authors :: Bacchi CJ
Source :: Interdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases [Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis] 2009; Vol. 2009, pp. 195040. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Aug 20.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Human Africa trypanosomiasis is a centuries-old disease which has disrupted sub-Saharan Africa in both physical suffering and economic loss. This article presents an update of classic chemotherapeutic agents, in use for >50 years and the recent development of promising non-toxic combination chemotherapy suitable for use in rural clinics.