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• Trypanosomiasis
  '''Trypanosomiasis''' (pronunciation: /ˌtrɪpənəsoʊˈmaɪəsɪs/) is a parasitic disease c The term "Trypanosomiasis" is derived from the Greek words "trypanon" meaning "borer" and "soma" mean
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• Human trypanosomiasis
  == Human Trypanosomiasis == '''Human Trypanosomiasis''' (pronounced: tri-pan-o-so-MY-a-sis), also known as '''[[Sleeping Sicknes
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• Nifurtimox/eflornithine
  ...rapy used in the treatment of [[Trypanosoma brucei gambiense|Human African Trypanosomiasis]], also known as [[Sleeping Sickness]]. [[Nifurtimox]] is an antiparasitic drug used primarily in the treatment of [[Chagas Disease]], caused by the parasite [[Trypanosoma cruzi]]. It wor
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• Melarsoprol
  ...l-ar-so-prol) is a medication primarily used in the treatment of [[African trypanosomiasis]], also known as [[sleeping sickness]]. It is specifically used for late-st ...d intravenously and is the only effective treatment for late-stage African trypanosomiasis caused by ''[[Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense]]''. It is also used in cases
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• African trypanosomiasis
  '''African Trypanosomiasis''' '''African trypanosomiasis''' (/ˌtrɪpənəˈsoʊmiəsɪs/), also known as '''[[sleeping sickness]]''
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• Trypanosoma brucei
  ...n African trypanosomiasis, also known as [[sleeping sickness]], and animal trypanosomiasis, or [[nagana]] in domestic animals. === Symptoms and Treatment ===
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• Suramin sodium
  ...-dee-um) is a medication primarily used for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and onchocerciasis (river blindness). It is a polysulfo Suramin Sodium is used in the treatment of [[Trypanosomiasis]], a parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly, and [[Onchocerciasis]
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• Nifurtimox
  ...d primarily in the treatment of [[Chagas disease]], also known as American trypanosomiasis. It is a nitrofuran compound, and its chemical name is (RS)-3-methyl-N-[(E) ...mbination with [[eflornithine]] in the treatment of second-stage [[African trypanosomiasis]] (sleeping sickness), particularly in cases caused by ''Trypanosoma brucei
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• Sleeping Sickness
  ...ickness''' (pronunciation: /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈsɪknɪs/), also known as '''[[African Trypanosomiasis]]''', is a vector-borne parasitic disease. It is caused by infection with p ...ms of the disease, which include disruptions to the sleep cycle. The term "Trypanosomiasis" comes from ''Trypanosoma'', the name of the genus of parasites that cause
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• Fexinidazole
  ...osomiasis]], also known as [[sleeping sickness]]. It is the first all-oral treatment approved for both stages of sleeping sickness. Fexinidazole is used for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis caused by ''[[Trypanosoma brucei gambiense]]''. It is effective in both the
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• Chagas disease
  '''Chagas disease''' (pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːɡəz/), also known as '''American trypanosomiasis''' (pronunciation: /trɪˌpænəsoʊˈmaɪəsɪs/), is a tropical parasitic ...agas" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Carlos Chagas. The term "trypanosomiasis" comes from ''Trypanosoma'', the name of the genus of parasites that causes
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• Tsetse fly
  ...nsect that is native to Africa. It is known for transmitting the disease [[Trypanosomiasis]], also known as African sleeping sickness. ...tted to humans and animals through the bite of the Tsetse fly. Symptoms of Trypanosomiasis include fever, headaches, joint pain, and in severe cases, disruption of th
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• African
  ...Sickness''' (pronounced: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈsɪknɪs/), also known as '''[[Trypanosomiasis]]''' or '''[[Sleeping Sickness]]''', is a vector-borne parasitic disease. I ...ted with the disease, who often exhibit a disrupted sleep cycle. The term "Trypanosomiasis" comes from the Greek words "trypano" (borer) and "soma" (body), referring
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• Trypanosoma
  ...nown of which are [[Trypanosoma brucei]], the causative agent of [[African trypanosomiasis]], and [[Trypanosoma cruzi]], which causes [[Chagas disease]]. ...panosoma species can lead to serious diseases in humans, including African trypanosomiasis (also known as [[sleeping sickness]]) and Chagas disease. Symptoms can rang
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• Pentamidine
  ...pen-TAM-i-deen) is a medication primarily used to treat [[Trypanosomiasis|trypanosomiasis]], [[Leishmaniasis|leishmaniasis]], and [[Pneumocystis Pneumonia|Pneumocyst ...dministration depends on the condition being treated. For example, for the treatment of PCP, it is typically given by inhalation.
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• Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
  ...he [[Trypanosoma brucei]] species, responsible for causing [[Human African Trypanosomiasis]] (HAT), also known as [[sleeping sickness]]. ==Symptoms and Treatment==
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• Arsphenamine
  ...to treat [[syphilis]] and [[trypanosomiasis]]. It was the first effective treatment for syphilis, and it was introduced by the German scientist [[Paul Ehrlich] * [[Trypanosomiasis]]: A parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly.
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• African sleeping sickness
  ...ckness''' (pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈsɪknɪs/), also known as '''[[Trypanosomiasis]]''', is a vector-borne parasitic disease. It is caused by infection with p ...Africa), and the characteristic symptom of excessive sleepiness. The term "Trypanosomiasis" comes from the Greek words "trypano" (borer) and "soma" (body), referring
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• David Bruce (physician)
  Bruce also conducted extensive research on [[trypanosomiasis]], a parasitic disease also known as sleeping sickness. His work in this ar ...anosomiasis has paved the way for further research and advancements in the treatment of these diseases. Today, he is remembered as a pioneer in the field of inf
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• Surra
  === Treatment === ...However, resistance to these drugs is becoming increasingly common, making treatment more difficult.
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