The activity of azithromycin against Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis and Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis in the golden hamster model A atividade da azitromicina contra a Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis e a Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis no modelo golden hamster

New therapeutic alternatives against leishmaniasis remain a priority. The activity of azithromycin against Leishmania (Leishmania) major has been previously demonstrated. Different responses among species of Leishmania make species-specific drug screening necessary. The activity of azithromycin agai...

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Main Authors: Ángel Sinagra, Concepción Luna, David Abraham, Maria del Carmen Iannella, Adelina Riarte, Alejandro J. Krolewiecki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2007-12-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822007000600005