New developments in human African trypanosomiasis

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review recent literature on human African trypanosomiasis, focussing on genome sequencing, diagnosis and drug discovery, and typing of trypanosomes. RECENT FINDINGS: The most important recent development has been the completion of the Trypanosoma brucei genome which will greatly facilitate the discovery of new drug targets and genetic markers. Correct staging of the disease is of key...