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SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENT DEGREES OF MEGAESOPHAGUS IN CHAGAS DISEASE

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2021
BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is the most frequent digestive symptom in Chagas disease, although other symptoms are reported. These symptoms can be associated with the degree of radiological impairment of the esophagus and the duration of dysphagia. OBJECTIVE:
Jaline de Araujo OLIVEIRA, Aretuza Zaupa Gasparim El GHARIB, Roberto Oliveira DANTAS   +2 more
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The elimination of human African trypanosomiasis is in sight: Report from the third WHO stakeholders meeting on elimination of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
In 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set out a roadmap for the control, elimination, or eradication of 17 neglected tropical diseases by 2020 [1]. Many were skeptical about the achievability of such goals.
M. Barrett
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ultrastructural expansion microscopy reveals unexpected levels of glycosome heterogeneity in African trypanosomes

Journal of Microscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Kinetoplastid parasites include several species. Trypanosoma brucei causes African sleeping sickness in humans and a wasting disease nagana in livestock. Trypanosoma cruzi is the causative agent of Chagas disease and Leishmania species cause leishmaniasis, which can present with visceral, cutaneous, or mucocutaneous symptoms.
Heidi Anderson, Rhonda Reigers Powell, Meredith Teilhet Morris   +2 more
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Animal Health Professionals’ Knowledge, Risk Perception and Preventive Practices Towards Zoonotic Infections in Cameroon

Public Health Challenges, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Animal health professionals act as the first line of defence in zoonosis transmission. By handling animals on a daily basis, they are at risk of contracting zoonotic diseases. However, the lack of data on animal health professional risk perception on zoonotic disease and preventive practices may hamper decision making and policies
Victor Ngu Ngwa, Jarvis Dongmo Bouna, Lorucha Amatama Mouyobo, Frédéric Moffo, Mohamed Moctar Mouliom Mouiche, Herman Okah‐Nnane, Justin Kouamo   +6 more
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Experiences of the one-health approach by the Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council and its secretariat in the control of zoonotic sleeping sickness in Uganda

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2020
Elimination of sleeping sickness from endemic countries like Uganda is key if the affected communities are to exploit the potential of the available human and livestock resources (production and productivity). Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, the parasite
C. Waiswa, R. Azuba, J. Makeba, I.C. Waiswa, R.M. Wangoola   +4 more
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Exploring the Nexus Between Alcohol Consumption, Sleep Deprivation, and Memory Among Male Students at a Tertiary Institution in Ghana

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.
Among male Ghanaian university students, alcohol consumption and poor sleep quality are highly prevalent and positively correlated. Both factors are associated with cognitive and memory deficits, highlighting the need for targeted health education and interventions.
Daniel L. Egbenya, Lord B. Amponsah, Ireneaus Nyame, El‐Gibbor C. Rolinklaka, Rose Nanabin, Lovinger M. Nyave, Stephen B. G. Oppong, Jephthah K. N. Boadi, Dzifianu A. Edoh‐Torgah, Isaac B. Mensah, Akua A. Karikari   +10 more
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Human African trypanosomiasis control: Achievements and challenges

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017
Sleeping sickness, also known as human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), is a neglected disease that impacts 70 million people living in 1.55 million km2 in sub-Saharan Africa.
S. Aksoy, Phillipe Buscher, M. Lehane, P. Solano, J. Van Den Abbeele   +4 more
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Antitrypanosomal effect of methanolic extract of Zingiber officinale (ginger) on Trypanosoma brucei brucei-infected Wistar mice [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2014
Aim: The study was carried out to determine the in vivo antitrypanosomal effect of methanolic extract of Zingiber officinale (ginger) in Trypanosoma brucei brucei-infected mice.
P. I. Kobo, P. J. Erin, M. M. Suleiman, H. Aliyu, M. Tauheed, S. Muftau, M. Mamman   +6 more
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The Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda: A Scoping Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Rwanda is among the African countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This scoping review aims to synthesize available information to understand the prevalence, incidence, distribution, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of NTDs in Rwanda.
Masceline Jenipher Mutsaka‐Makuvaza, Michael Olubusayo Binuyo, Callixte Cyuzuzo, Acsa Igizeneza, Jean Paul Sinumvayo, Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye, Egie Elisha Enabulele, Zororo Chinwadzimba, Ezera Agwu, Nicholas Midzi   +9 more
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Trypanosomiasis and the brain

Parasitology, 2009
SUMMARYNeurological involvement following trypanosome infection has been recognised for over a century. However, there are still many unanswered questions concerning the mechanisms used by the parasite to gain entry to the CNS and the pathogenesis of the resulting neuroinflammatory reaction.
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