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Diseases » East African Trypanosomiasis » Prevention

Prevention of East African Trypanosomiasis

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Prevention of East African Trypanosomiasis:

East African Trypanosomiasis: DPD (Excerpt)

Neither a vaccine nor recommended drug is available to prevent East African trypanosomiasis. (Source: excerpt from East African Trypanosomiasis: DPD)

East African Trypanosomiasis: DPD (Excerpt)

How can I prevent African trypanosomiasis and prevent other insect bites?

Wear protective clothing, including long-sleeved shirts and pants. The tsetse fly can bite through thin fabrics, so clothing should be made of thick material.
Wear khaki or olive colored clothing. The tsetse fly is attracted to both bright and very dark colors.
Use insect repellant. Though insect repellants have not proven effective in preventing tsetse fly bites, they are effective in preventing other insects from biting and causing illness.
When sleeping, use bednets.
Inspect vehicles for tsetse flies before entering.
Don’t ride in the back of jeeps, pickup trucks or other open vehicles. The tsetse fly is attracted to the dust that moving vehicles and wild animals create.
Avoid bushes. The tsetse fly is less active during the hottest period of the day. It rests in bushes but may bite if disturbed.

(Source: excerpt from East African Trypanosomiasis: DPD)

Prevention Claims: East African Trypanosomiasis

Information on prevention of East African Trypanosomiasis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of East African Trypanosomiasis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.