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Signs and symptoms of African sleeping sickness

Without treatment, African sleeping sickness can be fatal.

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by PURITY WANGUI

News02 June 2024 - 06:28
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In Summary


  • The disease progresses in two stages, each with distinct signs and symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention are crucial to managing and curing the disease.

African sleeping sickness, also known as Human African Trypanosomiasis, is caused by the Trypanosoma parasite, transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly.

The disease progresses in two stages, each with distinct signs and symptoms.

Without treatment, African sleeping sickness can be fatal.

Early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention are crucial to managing and curing the disease.


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