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Overall efficacy of treatments for visceral leishmaniasis. Values are number (percentage) of patients
| Treatment | Final cure (at end of follow up) | Failure (at end of treatment) | Relapse (during follow up) | Defaulters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aminosidine*: | ||||
| 12 mg/kg/day (n=30) | 23 (77) | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 mg/kg/day (n=30) | 28 (93) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 mg/kg/day (n=30) | 29 (97) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sodium stibogluconate 20 mg/kg/day (n=30)† | 19 (63) | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Treatment given for 21 days.
Treatment given for 30 days.
