Abstract:Introduction: Leishmaniasis, a disease caused by a parasite endemic to large areas of tropical and subtropical countries, is a growing public health problem. Methods: Male BALB/c mice were infected with Leishmania amazonensis and treated with extracts isolated from Annona mucosa. Results: Treated groups had significantly reduced footpad swelling. The group treated intraperitoneally with hexane extract showed footpad swelling similar to groups treated with Pentamidine® and Glucantime®. Groups treated with dichl… Show more
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