Human African trypanosomiasis: connecting parasite and host genetics.

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2006.06.011

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Human African trypanosomiasis: connecting parasite and host genetics.

Trends in parasitology - 1 Sept 2006

Garcia André, Courtin David, Solano Philippe, Koffi Mathurin, Jamonneau Vincent

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In West and Central Africa, the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei (T. b.) gambiense causes a chronic form of Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) that might last several years, whereas T. b. rhodesiense refers to an acute form in East Africa that lasts weeks to months. Without treatment, both forms can cause death. Diagnosis relies on detecting parasites in blood, lymph or cerebrospinal fluid. HAT was no...

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Africa
Animals
Endemic Diseases
Genetic Variation
Host-Parasite Interactions
Humans
Immunity, Innate
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
Trypanosomiasis, African

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PMID: 16837245
DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2006.06.011

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