Combination of Benznidazole and Nifurtimox plus Posaconazole enhances activity against <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in experimental Chagas disease.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2009
Country:
Brazil
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Ribeiro, I., Talvani, A., Bahia, M.T., Chang, S.

Abstract

This study in experimentally infected mice showed that the combination of posaconazole and benznidazole or nifurtimox was significantly more efficacious against Trypanosoma cruzi than the same dose of each drug alone, although there is a need for confirmation of the findings in experimental models with prolonged exposure and immunosuppression for assessment of cure. It is suggested that alternative combination regimens for Chagas' disease should be further investigated.

Citation

Presentation from American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 58th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 18-22 November 2009.

Combination of Benznidazole and Nifurtimox plus Posaconazole enhances activity against Trypanosoma cruzi in experimental Chagas disease.

Published 1 January 2009
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