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East African Trypanosomiasis



East African Trypanosomiasis: Introduction

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

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  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

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Causes of East African Trypanosomiasis

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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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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)


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