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2022 Sep 27


Lancet Glob Health

Safety and efficacy of oral fexinidazole in children with gambiense human African trypanosomiasis: a multicentre, single-arm, open-label, phase 2-3 trial.

Authors

Kande Betu Kumesu V, Mutombo Kalonji W, Bardonneau C, Valverde Mordt O, Ngolo Tete D, Blesson S, Simon F, Delhomme S, Bernhard S, Nganzobo Ngima P, Mahenzi Mbembo H, Fina Lubaki J-P, Lumeya Vuvu S, Kuziena Mindele W, Ilunga Wa Kyhi M, Mandula Mokenge G, Kaninda Badibabi L, Kasongo Bonama A, Kavunga Lukula P, Lumbala C, et al.
Lancet Glob Health. 2022 Sep 27.
PMID: 36179736.

Abstract

Fexinidazole has been reported as an effective oral monotherapy against non-severe gambiense human African trypanosomiasis in a recent trial in adults. We aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of fexinidazole in children across all disease stages of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis.