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African Trypanosomiasis (Archived)

Noel Dunn, Sicong Wang  1 , Rotimi Adigun  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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African Trypanosomiasis (Archived)

Noel Dunn et al.
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African trypanosomiasis, also known as human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and sleeping sickness, is caused by 1 of 2 Trypanosoma brucei protozoa transmitted by the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is considered a neglected tropical disease and remains a nearly universal fatal disease if not treated.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Noel Dunn declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sicong Wang declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Rotimi Adigun declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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