Proyecto piloto de una campaña de tratamiento médico de la oncocercosis, basado en la administración de suramina sódica (U.S.P. XIII) : Parte II : Tratamiento y obsevación subsiguiente

Abstract

A Pilot campaign against onchocerciasis based upon the administration of suramin sodium was conducted in Yepocapa, Chenaltenango, Guatemala. This caused a spectacular reduction in the incidence of persons with demonstrable microfilariae. Suramin administered orally to children was not effective

The suramin used in this trial was considerably more toxic than that used in preliminary studies. It is felt that the brand used in this pilot campaign should only be used on hospitalized patients or those with constant medical supervision. Future medical programs should use only well established brands such as those in constant use in Africa for the treatment of sleeping sickness(AU)