Researchers examine efficacy of kala-azar therapy regimens in India

Researchers evaluate efficacy of therapy regimens for neglected tropical disease, Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL). Meta-analysis of 131 studies quantifies proportion of relapses observed at and beyond 6-months. Proportion of relapses after recommended drug regimen ranges from 0.5 to 4.5% in the Indian sub-continent. Longer follow-up...