antileishmanial
adjective
an·ti·leish·man·ial
-lēsh-ˈman-ē-əl, -ˈmān- 
: used or effective against leishmaniasis : destroying protozoa of the genus Leishmania
antileishmanial activity
Pentavalent antimony compounds have been the mainstay of antileishmanial therapy for half a century, but lipid formulations of amphotericin B … represent a major advance for treating visceral leishmaniasis.—
Barbara L. Herwaldt, The Lancet
Barbara L. Herwaldt, The LancetDictionary Entries Near antileishmanial
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“Antileishmanial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antileishmanial. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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