Involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) is common in patients with advanced
disease due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Symptoms range from lethargy and …

Babesiosis is an emerging, tick-transmitted, zoonotic disease caused by hematotropic
parasites of the genus Babesia. Babesial parasites (and those of the closely related genus …

The site of action of the antimalarial compound 2-[trans-4-(4'-chlorophenyl) cyclohexyl]-3-
hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone (566C80), would appear to be the mitochondrial respiratory …

Since ancient times, humankind has had to struggle against the persistent onslaught of
pathogenic microorganisms. Nowadays, malaria is still the most important infectious disease …

ABSTRACT A combination of atovaquone and proguanil has been found to be quite
effective in treating malaria, with little evidence of the emergence of resistance when …

Background Both trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and pentamidine are effective as
treatments for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, but adverse effects frequently limit their use …

Cutaneous leishmaniasis has been endemic since decades. Millions of cases are reported
worldwide specially in developing and underdeveloped countries. There are 2 major types …

Publisher Summary This chapter provides an overview of Giardia and giardiasis. General
morphology of the trophozoite of Giardia duodenalis is shown diagrammatically. Scanning …

Atovaquone is used as a fixed-dose combination with proguanil (Malarone) for treating
children and adults with uncomplicated malaria or as chemoprophylaxis for preventing …

New drugs are urgently required for the treatment of amoebiasis, leishmaniasis, malaria and
trypanosomiasis. In this review the potential of natural plant products as a source of …