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11 Treatments for Leishmaniasis

6

Tests

2	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

The treatment of choice for all forms of leishmaniasis is a type of drug containing the element antimony. These include sodium sitogluconate, and meglumin antimonate. When these types of drugs do not work, other medications with anti-protozoal activity are utilized, including am...[read article]

Tests for Leishmaniasis

1. Leishmania Skin Test
2. Leishmania Species Culture Test
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Leishmania Antibody Assay Test
5. Giemsa stain method
6. Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test A complete blood count, or CBC, is an easy and very common test that screens for certain disorders that can affect your health. A CBC measures several components of... More
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Surgical Procedures for Leishmaniasis

1. Splenectomy Your spleen is a small organ located on the left side of your abdomen, under the rib cage. This organ is part of your immune system and helps to fight infections an... More
2. Reconstructive Surgery Plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery refers to a variety of operations performed in order to repair or restore body parts to look normal, or to change a bo... More
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Prescribed Medications for Leishmaniasis

1. amphotericin B(Fungizone , others...) Close AMPHOTERICIN B (am foe TER i sin) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
2. pentamidine(Nebupent ) PENTAMIDINE (pen TAM i deen) is an anti-infective drug. It is used to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). More
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Herbs and Supplements for Leishmaniasis What's this?

1. Berberine Berberine is a bitter-tasting, yellow, plant alkaloid with a long history of medicinal use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Berberine is present in the roots, rhi... More Efficacy Grade C
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