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nifurtimox

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nifurtimox
a nitrofuran derivative used as an antitrypanosomal agent.


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No vaccine is available and treatment in the acute phase consists of Nifurtimox or Benznidazole (not available in the US).
If caught early, strong anti-protozoal drugs such as nifurtimox can bring the parasite to undetectable levels or, in some cases, eliminate it entirely.
 
 
 
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