Footpad parasite load in infected susceptible BALB/c mice in the model of early CL. The number of viable L. major parasites in the spleens of treated mice was quantified by limiting dilution assay at weeks 3 (A), 6 (B), and 9 (C) postinfection with L. major promastigotes. *** (P < 0.001) indicates the significant difference when comparing the number of parasites per footpad for DSHemsPC-AmB-Lip to Fungizone, empty liposome, and 5% dextrose (A and B), and ** (P < 0.01) represents the significant difference when comparing DSHemsPC-AmB-Lip or AmBisome to empty liposome and 5% dextrose (C).