What is the ONLY effective treatment for stage 2 T. b. rhodesiense HAT?...

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What is the ONLY effective treatment for stage 2 T. b. rhodesiense HAT?

Accepted Answer

Melarsoprol - the only drug crossing the BBB effectively against rhodesiense, despite severe toxicity (5-10% reactive encephalopathy)

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Fexinidazole

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Eflornithine

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NECT

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Pentamidine

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Melarsoprol for Stage 2 Rhodesiense