Pentamidine should be used to treat Kala azar only
when sodium stibogluconate has failed or is not
tolerated because:
A. It achieves lower cure rates
B. It is more toxic
C. It requires a longer course of treatment
D. Relapses are more common with it

1 Answer

Answer :

B. It is more toxic

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