Synergistic Immunostimulation of Carissa edulis Extract with Leishmania donovani Antigen in BALB/c Mice
Judith Njeri, Joshua M. Mutiso, Pullary M. Huma, Rebeccah M. Ayako & Michael M. Gicheru · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe disease with high morbidity and mortality in tropical regions. Current treatments are limited, highlighting the need for alternatives like vaccine development and adjunct therapy, where plant-derived adjuvants like Carissa edul...