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Leishmaniasis

Known as: Leishmaniases, Leishmaniasis, unspecified, leishmania infection 
A parasitic infection caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted to humans via the bite of sandflies. There are three main forms… 
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Antileishmanial [EPC]Genus: LeishmaniaIn BloodItraconazole

Broader (1)

Arthropod-borne disease, unspecified

Narrower (6)

Chiclero ulcerEthiopian cutaneous leishmaniasisLeishmaniasis, CutaneousLeishmaniasis, Visceral

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Antileishmanial activity of furoquinolines and coumarins from Helietta apiculata.
Review
2010
Review
2010
New antileishmanial candidates and lead compounds.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Cell mediated immunity and specific IgG1 and IgG2 antibody response in natural and experimental canine leishmaniosis.
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
The immunology of canine leishmaniosis: strong evidence for a developing disease spectrum from asymptomatic dogs.
Review
1997
Review
1997
Leishmania, macrophages and complement: a tale of subversion and exploitation
Leishmania are intracellular protozoan parasites which reside primarily, if not exclusively, in host mononuclear phagocytes… 
Review
1997
Review
1997
Inefficacy of Allopurinol as Monotherapy for Colombian Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
New World cutaneous leishmaniasis classically presents as an ulcerating papule or nodule. The ulcer then reepithelializes during… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Comparison between an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a detergent-soluble Leishmania infantum antigen and indirect immunofluorescence for the diagnosis of canine leishmaniosis.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
A kit for in vitro isolation of trypanosomes in the field: first trial with sleeping sickness patients in the Congo Republic.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
An in vitro model for investigation of chemotherapeutic agents in leishmaniasis.
Clinically achievable concentrations of the three major antileishmanial drugs in use--pentavalent antimony, pentamidine, and… 
Highly Cited
1963
Highly Cited
1963
NATURAL INFECTIONS OF LEPTOMONAD FLAGELLATES IN PANAMANIAN PHLEBOTOMUS SANDFLIES.
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