East African Trypanosomiasis

Introduction: East African Trypanosomiasis

East African Trypanosomiasis: There are two types of African trypanosomiasis, also called sleeping sickness, named for the areas in Africa in which they are found. East African trypanosomiasis ... more about East African Trypanosomiasis.

East African Trypanosomiasis: East African sleeping sickness from the tsetse fly. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of East African Trypanosomiasis is available below.

Symptoms of East African Trypanosomiasis

• Red sore - at the fly bite site
• Chancre
• Insomnia at night
• Daytime sleepiness
• Fever

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Prognosis for East African Trypanosomiasis

Prognosis for East African Trypanosomiasis: Good with treatment. Death within weeks or months if untreated

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Article Excerpts about East African Trypanosomiasis

There are two types of African trypanosomiasis, also called sleeping sickness, named for the areas in Africa in which they are found. East African trypanosomiasis is caused by a parasite named Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (tri-PAN-o-SO-ma brew-see-eye rho-dee-see-ense). In the United States, twenty-one cases of East African trypanosomiasis in travelers to Africa have been reported since 1967. (Source: excerpt from East African Trypanosomiasis: DPD)