Antimony compounds are the main therapy against all leishmaniasis, including the often fatal version called kala-azar that attacks organs.
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Kala-azar
//ˌkɑːlə əˈzɑː//
Synonyms for "kala-azar" (7 found)
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A chronic disease, invariably fatal, kala azar makes its presence known by the appearance of pustulating epidermal ulcers, marasmus and enlargement of the spleen.
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Ratanmala was afraid of these but what frightened her even more was the fever, kala azar, which had taken so many lives including that of her uncle's first born.
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It is administered by IV infusion in the treatment of severe systemic fungal infections and kala-azars in patients refractory to or intolerant of conventional amphotericin B therapy.
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