The role of domestic animals in the epidemiology of human african trypanosomiasis in Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania

The role of domestic animals in the epidemiology of human african trypanosomiasis in Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania

Abstract Background Trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the trypanosome parasite and transmitted by the tsetse fly vector. In Sub-saharan Africa, both the human and animal variants of the disease are a great obstacle towards agriculture, development, and health. In order to bet...

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Main Authors: Juan P. Ruiz, Hamisi S. Nyingilili, Geofrey H. Mbata, Imna I. Malele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Trypanosomiasis
Goats
Sheep
Tanzania
T.b. rhodesiense
Sleeping sickness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1125-6

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