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Which age group is affected most of African Sleeping Sickness?
adult babies childrens by:kathline calinawan :D
Organ affected by African sleeping sickness?
The Tsetse Fly causes a lot of the cases, probably around 50,000 people have it in Ethiopia alone, maybe more.
What organisim transmits African sleeping sickness?
Sleeping Sickness is transmitted by the Tse-tse fly.
How can you diagnose the African sleeping sickness?
yes
What famous person had African sleeping sickness?
Ben Dover a famous photographer was diagnosed with African Sleeping Sickness, but made a full recovery with no complications.
What is the scientific name for African Sleeping Sickness?
Sleeping sickness is also known as trypanosomiasis or African sleeping sickness. It's caused by a small parasite that leads to a serious infection in the brain and the meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord). African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is caused by Trypanosoma brucei parasites in sub-Saharan Africa and is transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina).African trypanosomiasis is caused by two species of Trypanosoma brucei: Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (West African) and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (East African). Both species of Trypanosoma are transmitted from human to human through the bite of the tsetse fly (Glossina) which is only found in rural parts of Africa. However, trypanosomes can also be transmitted from mother to child as the parasite can cross the placenta in the blood and infect the baby while it is still in the uterus.Once the brain is affected it results in changes in behavior, confusion, poor coordination, difficulties with speech and disturbance of sleep (sleeping through the day and insomnia at night), hence the term ‘sleeping sickness’.Without treatment, African trypanosomiasis is fatal.Four drugs are registered for treating African trypanosomiasis and are administered free of charge to countries where the disease is a problem. Pentamidine, Suramin, Melarsoprol, and Eflornithine.
What causes African sleeping sickness and giardiasis?
The Tsetse fly is a vector for Trypanosomatid (trypanosomosis - human sleeping sickness) .
Is African sleeping sickness a bacteria or virus?
African sleeping sickness is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trypanosoma brucei, not a bacteria or a virus.
How many people in African are affected with African sleeping sickness?
The Tsetse Fly causes a lot of the cases, probably around 50,000 people have it in Ethiopia alone, maybe more.
What is another name for encephalitis?
African Sleeping Sickness
How do to get rid of African sleeping sickness?
See a doctor.
What disease does the tsetse fly give?
The tsetse fly transmits the parasite that causes African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. This disease can affect both humans and animals and can be fatal if not treated promptly. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headaches, and in later stages, neurological problems and disturbances in sleep patterns.
