Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review: Disease management [PDF]
Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 2, Page 320-332, March 2026.Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To answer the study question: In equines what are the effects of disease management of trypanosomiasis on disease severity (individual level) and disease prevalence (population level) compared to no intervention? Study Design Systematic review.
Alexandra G. Raftery +5 more
wiley +2 more sources
Control of Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Nola-Bilolo Focus, Central African Republic, 2020–2024: Outcome of Capacity Building, Improved Diagnosis and Treatment [PDF]
Journal of Parasitology ResearchThis study is aimed at evaluating the inclusion of miniature anion-exchange centrifugation technique (mAECT) in the diagnosis and fexinidazole as treatment of gHAT in Central African Republic (CAR) after capacity building.
Pierre-Marie Douzima +4 more
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Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review and meta‐analyses: Prevalence, morbidity and mortality [PDF]
Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 58, Issue 2, Page 291-319, March 2026.Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To perform a systematic search of literature to explore: (1) In equines what is the global geographical distribution and prevalence of trypanosomiasis? In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is trypanosomiasis more prevalent than in higher‐income countries (HICs)
Alexandra G. Raftery +5 more
wiley +2 more sources
Identification of Potential Vectors and Species Density of Tsetse Fly, Prevalence, and Genetic Diversity of Drug-Resistant Trypanosomes in Kenya [PDF]
PathogensTsetse flies are major vectors of trypanosomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, posing risks to livestock and human health. This study investigated the diversity, distribution, and infection rates of tsetse species, as well as the genetic diversity of drug ...
Ivy S. Okello +4 more
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Effect of Deltamethrin Aerial Spraying in Controlling African Animal Trypanosomosis in Cattle in the Sesheke and Shang'ombo Districts of Western, Zambia [PDF]
Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, 2023 Trypanosomosis is a vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina species). The condition is caused by protozoa known as Trypanosomes.
Mukumbwali Milner +5 more
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022 Background In the 20th century, epidemics of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) ravaged communities in a number of African countries. The latest surge in disease transmission was recorded in the late 1990s, with more than 35,000 cases reported annually ...
J. Franco +8 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Reemergence of Human African Trypanosomiasis Caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Ethiopia
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023 We report 4 cases of human African trypanosomiasis that occurred in Ethiopia in 2022, thirty years after the last previously reported case in the country. Two of 4 patients died before medicine became available.
Adugna Abera +26 more
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Current Treatments to Control African Trypanosomiasis and One Health Perspective
Microorganisms, 2022 Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT, sleeping sickness) and Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) are neglected tropical diseases generally caused by the same etiological agent, Trypanosoma brucei.
A. Venturelli +9 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
The Pathogenesis of African Trypanosomiasis.
Annual Review of Pathology, 2022 African trypanosomes are bloodstream protozoan parasites that infect mammals including humans, where they cause sleeping sickness. Long-lasting infection is required to favor parasite transmission between hosts.
E. Pays, M. Radwanska, S. Magez
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 While both human and animal trypanosomiasis continue to present as major human and animal public health constraints globally, detailed analyses of trypanosome wildlife reservoir hosts remain sparse.
Dr. Keneth Iceland Kasozi +19 more
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