Chemotherapy of Human African Trypanosomiasis
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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.
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دوره 2009 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009