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Leishmaniasis treatment remains challenging due to drug resistance and toxicity. This review explores current therapies, novel approaches like immunotherapy, and future directions for effective leishmaniasis management.

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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Leishmaniasis presents in cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral forms, with visceral leishmaniasis being life-threatening.
  • Current treatments for leishmaniasis face challenges including cost, toxicity, lengthy durations, and emerging drug resistance.
  • The need for novel and improved therapeutic strategies for leishmaniasis is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review conventional drugs used for leishmaniasis treatment.
  • To discuss emerging treatment options, including immunotherapy and immunochemotherapy.
  • To explore future prospects for leishmaniasis therapeutics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing and novel leishmaniasis treatments.
  • Analysis of conventional drug efficacy, limitations, and resistance patterns.
  • Evaluation of immunotherapeutic and immunochemotherapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Conventional drugs for leishmaniasis vary in effectiveness, cost, and toxicity.
  • Immunotherapy and immunochemotherapy represent promising avenues for leishmaniasis treatment.
  • Drug resistance and treatment side effects necessitate the development of alternative strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Leishmaniasis treatment requires a multifaceted approach, addressing drug resistance and toxicity.
  • Novel therapies like immunotherapy offer potential for improved leishmaniasis outcomes.
  • Continued research into new drugs and treatment modalities is essential for combating leishmaniasis effectively.