Comparison of generic and proprietary sodium stibogluconate for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya. - Concepedia

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Comparison of generic and proprietary sodium stibogluconate for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya.

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Elinore Moore, Deidre OFlaherty, Hans Heuvelmans, Jill Seaman, H Veeken, Sjoukje de Wit, Robert N. Davidson

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The availability of cheaper generic sodium stibogluconate, subject to rigid quality controls, now makes it possible for the health authorities in kala-azar endemic areas to provide treatment to many more patients in Africa.

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