Stakeholder narratives on trypanosomiasis, their effect on policy and the scope for One Health [PDF]
, 2015 Background This paper explores the framings of trypanosomiasis, a widespread and potentially fatal zoonotic disease transmitted by tsetse flies (Glossina species) affecting both humans and livestock.
A. Chileshe +37 more
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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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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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Congenital Trypanosomiasis [PDF]
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2004 The last successfully treated case of congenital trypanosomiasis in Zambia was in October 1978, with detailed analysis of immunoglobulins, illustrating the waning of blood and serum levels of IgA, IgG, and IgM during treatment, up to 99 days after treatment. Twenty-five years later, we report on a case of congenital trypanosomiasis.
Mary Shilalukey, Ngoma +11 more
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Hepatocyte-derived IL-10 plays a crucial role in attenuating pathogenicity during the chronic phase of T. congolense infection [PDF]
, 2020 Bovine African Trypanosomosis is an infectious parasitic disease affecting livestock productivity and thereby impairing the economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa. The most important trypanosome species implicated is T.
Brys, Lea +6 more
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Prévalence de la trypanosomose chez le mouton et la chèvre dans une région du Nord-Nigéria
Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 1994 La prévalence de la trypanosomose a fait l'objet d'une étude menée d'avril à juin 1991 sur des moutons et des chèvres dans les régions administratives d'Alkaleri et de Gombe (Etat de Bauchi, Nord-Nigeria).
A.D. Daniel +3 more
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Human African trypanosomiasis [PDF]
, 2009 Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. It is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei, transmitted by tsetse flies.
Abel +143 more
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Brain Pathology, 1997 African (sleeping sickness) and American (Chagas' disease) trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the family Trypanosomatidae, are diseases that are endemic in parts of Africa and Latin America, respectively. Physicians in developed countries may occasionally see cases because of extensive travel and immigration from endemic countries.
L, Chimelli, F, Scaravilli
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MIF contributes to Trypanosoma brucei associated immunopathogenicity development [PDF]
, 2014 African trypanosomiasis is a chronic debilitating disease affecting the health and economic well-being of many people in developing countries. The pathogenicity associated with this disease involves a persistent inflammatory response, whereby M1-type ...
Beschin, Alain +11 more
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