Species directed therapy for leishmaniasis from the “New World.”

aAbbreviations used: Cat.: category, TC: treatment of choice, AT: alternative treatment, CI: confidence interval, N/A: not available, VL, CL and MCL: visceral, cutaneous and mucocutaneous leismaniasis.
bPooled efficacy is calculated from studies that may include Fungizone, Ambisome, Abelcet, Amphocil.
cA wait-and-see policy may be considered.
dDiffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis requires systemic therapy.
eEfficacy data are obtained from a population with low HIV endemicity.