Whole-genome sequencing of trypanosoma brucei reveals introgression between subspecies that is associated with virulence [PDF]
Human African trypanosomiasis is caused by two subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense is found in East Africa and frequently causes acute disease, while Trypanosoma brucei gambiense is found in West Africa and is associated with
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Clinicopathological Changes Associated with Bovine Babesiosis and Trypanosomiasis in Cattle [PDF]
Clinicopathological changes associated with blood protozoa in cows have been well-examined. However, these changes can be influenced over time due to the development of the animal immune system status and environmental changes. The current study aimed to
Israa Al-Robaiee, Maab Al-Farwachi
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The role of tabanids as potential transmitters of animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) has not yet been established in Cameroon. The objectives of this study were: (i) to trap and determine the species richness and abundance of tabanids, (ii) to identify ...
Sevidzem Silas Lendzele +5 more
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Integrated cost-benefit analysis of tsetse control and herd productivity to inform control programs for animal African trypanosomiasis [PDF]
Animal African trypanosomiasis (AAT) and its tsetse vector are responsible for annual losses estimated in billions of US dollars ($). Recent years have seen the implementation of a series of multinational interventions.
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A longitudinal survey of African animal trypanosomiasis in domestic cattle on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria:prevalence, distribution and risk factors [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Trypanosomiasis is a widespread disease of livestock in Nigeria and a major constraint to the rural economy. The Jos Plateau, Nigeria was free from tsetse flies and the trypanosomes they transmit due to its high altitude and the absence of ...
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A cross-sectional study was carried out from October 2018 to April 2019 in Kindo Koysha Woreda of Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and People Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. The general objectives were to find the prevalence and assess the community
Seifemichael Ushencho, Amene Fekadu
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Debela Abdeta Efa School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollega University, Nekemte, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Debela Abdeta EfaSchool of Veterinary Medicine, Wollega University, Nekemte, EthiopiaTel +251913125925Email debela.abdeta@gmail.comBackground: Bovine ...
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An outbreak of bovine trypanosomiasis in the Blue Nile State, Sudan
Background In this paper, we report an outbreak of bovine trypanosomiasis in Kurmuk District, Blue Nile State, Sudan that involved an infection with four Trypanosoma species in cattle.
Nakamura Ichiro +6 more
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Quantifying the association between bovine and human trypanosomiasis in newly affected sleeping sickness areas of Uganda. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Uganda has active foci of both chronic and acute HAT with the acute zoonotic form of disease classically considered to be restricted to southeast Uganda, while the focus of the chronic form of HAT was confined to the northwest of the country.
Beatrix von Wissmann +5 more
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Neglected zoonotic diseases-the long and winding road to advocacy. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Years of advocacy for the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have focused the world's attention on these diseases of the poor, resulting most recently in the 2012 "London Declaration" and the recent World Health Assembly Resolution WHA66.12 on
Hayley E Mableson +3 more
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