Today, there are only a handful of active drugs available for treatment of human African Trypanosomiasis. No significant development has been made over the last 2 decades. The current line of treatment is problematic for many reasons: firstly, the drugs are harmfully toxic requiring extensive hospitalization. Secondly, regular follow-ups to check for relapse are essential but difficult in many of the areas where sleeping sickness is endemic.
Drugs Available For Treatment Of HAT
- Suramin
- Pentamindine
- Melarsoprol
- Eflormithine
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