The drug of choice for Kala-azar is:: (A) Pentamidine, (B) Liposomal amphotericin B, (C) Sodium stibogluconate, (D) Ketoconazole
Answer is B. - KALA AZAR / VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS - DOC: Single iv infusion of LIPOSOMAL AMPHOTERICIN B - SODIUM STIBOGLUCONATEis used for: Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Kala azar Given IM - MILTEFOSINE: Only oral drug for Kala azar