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Human African trypanosomiasis, sleeping sickness, African lethargy, or Congo trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals, caused by protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted by the tsetse fly. The disease is endemic in some regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, covering about 36 countries and 60 million people. It is estimated that 50,000 to 70,000 people are currently infected, the number having declined somewhat in recent years. Three major epidemics have occurred in recent history, one lasting from 1896–1906 and the other two in 1920 and 1970. In 2008 there was an epidemic in Uganda. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  fao.org 603px x 760px | 297.10kB [source page] limit of Glossina Palpalis Gambiensis Source Report on the Programme Against African Trypanosomiasis in Mali Oumar Diall FAO Liaison Officer Feb 1997 Northern limit of Glossina Tachinoides Source Report on the Programme Against African Trypanosomiasis in Mali Oumar Diall FAO Liaison Officer Feb 1997  fao.org 1122px x 689px | 19.90kB [source page] and zebu previously infected with T brucei were equally susceptible to inoculation with T con golense although as before the anae mia became more severe in the zebu Figure 5 Figure 5 Average parasitaemia score re corded in N Dama and zebu inoculated with 10s Trypanosoma brucei followed by 1 P T congolense 96 days later Details of this scoring system have From Yahoo Image Search: "african trypanosomiasis"  ncbiupdatesg3n3.blogspot.com Jason Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GM African trypanosomiasis. (AT), also known as sleeping sickness in humans and Nagana in animals, is a disease caused by the protozoan parasite . Trypanosoma. brucei. AT is an extremely debilitating disease in human, cattle, and wild animals, ...  thefastertimes.com Onome Akpogheneta Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:30:35 GM Trypanosoma. parasite species cause . African. sleeping sickness (. trypanosomiasis. ) in parts of East and Southeastern Africa, and a similar sleeping sickness disease in Central and West Africa. Other species of this parasite cause Chagas' ...  urbaneangel.wordpress.com urbaneangel Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:24:33 GM Less common things to consider include: . African trypanosomiasis. (sleeping sickness), amoebic liver abscess, diphtheria, leishmaniasis, rabies, Q fever, anthrax, meliodosis. Diagnosis & Management. Specific testing will depend on the ... From Google Blog Search: "african trypanosomiasis"  news.google.com Huffington Post (blog) ... hepatitis A, typhoid fever, malaria, plague, African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and schistosomiasis. So, what's the response to all this? ... and more » news.google.com Belmont Citizen-Herald A: In 1902 Sir David Bruce discovered that sleeping sickness (also called African trypanosomiasis ) is from an infection due to a parasite ( trypanosome ... and more » news.google.com Medical News Today (press release) Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT, or sleeping sickness) is a fatal disease transmitted by the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. Endemic in some regions, ... From Google News Search: "african trypanosomiasis" What are treatments for the Africans who live in Africa with African trypanosomiasis ? Q. What are the statistical results of using the medicine? Asked by Hello - Sun Mar 15 14:22:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Treatment Travellers who sustain tsetse fly bites and become ill with high fever or other manifestations of African trypanosomiasis should be advised to seek early medical attention. The infection can usually be cured by an appropriate course of anti-trypanosomal therapy. The drug of choice for treatment of East African trypanosomiasis is suramin (for the haemolymphatic stage) or melarsoprol (for late disease with central nervous system involvement). These drugs are available under an Investigational New Drug protocol from the CDC Drug Service. West African trypanosomiasis is best treated with pentamidine isethionate (for the haemolymphatic stage) or eflornithine. Travellers should be advised to consult an infectious disease or tropical… [cont.] Answered by Shay p - Sun Mar 15 14:50:32 2009 African Trypanosomiasis (West)? Plz.? Q. African Trypanosomiasis What is the: Name of Protozoan: ___ ? Fatal: Yes or No? Vaccine: Yes or No? I also would like to know the name of Protozoan and classes for: Amebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery) Toxoplasmosis thanks a bunch! Asked by Harley Quinn. - Tue Feb 12 00:11:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. African trypanosomosis is caused by infection with Trypanosoma congolence and Trypanosoma rhodesience. Both are highly pathogenic and fatal . No vaccine was attempted. Treated by chemotherapy. Amebiasis: Entameba histolytica Entameoba coli. Toxoplasma gonodi. Answered by yagoubidris - Tue Feb 12 08:27:49 2008 African Trypanosomiasis? Anyone have any info? Please!!?
Q. I had some allergy tests done on thursday along with a test on my whole body for any imbalances with a Nutritional Therapist. One thing that came up was African Trypanosomiasis... I have been to africa last summer. But I don't remember getting bitted by a tsetse fly? I hear it's painful... could I have picked it up some other way... or just not known? I have had no sypmtoms but I've read that it can lay dorment for months?? I'm so confused... and very worried?!?! Any advice would be helpful? I'm going to my docs on monday but untill then I'm stressing! Asked by Mozzi - Sat Mar 1 11:42:34 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You say that this " came up " but not in what context it did so. If a Nutritional Therapist had had any cause to think that you had contracted such a disease then he or she should have passed the whole matter directly over to your Doctor who would, in turn, have a series of blood tests done and contact a centre for tropical disease with the results if there was any need to do so. If you have been told that you may have this illness but nothing more has been said or done about it then go and ask your Therapist what the hell he or she thinks they are up to...are they too lazy to do their job properly or was it simply a bit of scare-mongering that meant nothing? I lived in West Africa for six years and can confirm, not from personal… [cont.] Answered by selina.evans - Sat Mar 1 12:17:01 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "african trypanosomiasis" |
