Control of human African trypanosomiasis is based on case detection, treatment, and vector control. In the past decade, simple rapid diagnostic tests were introduced for gambiense human African ...

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping ... at risk plays a critical role in early diagnosis, enabling treatment before the disease reaches its advanced stage.

Advances in diagnostic techniques, treatment delivery ... "The elimination of human African trypanosomiasis by Guinea is a significant public health achievement. Vulnerable families and ...

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness ... Advances in diagnostic techniques, treatment delivery, and consistent financial and technical backing from WHO and other partners ...

Sleeping sickness, or African trypanosomiasis ... insomnia at night coupled with excessive daytime drowsiness. Without treatment, the condition leads to confusion, psychosis, aggressive behaviour ...

Currently, no vaccine or prophylactic drug exists for African trypanosomiasis ... often invading other organs including the brain. Treatment options depend on the form of the disease and its ...

Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. Human African trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that is usually fatal without treatment ...

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as ... Early diagnosis can help avoid complicated and risky treatments in the advanced stages, significantly improving the prognosis for a cure.

Improved access to early diagnosis and treatment, as well as surveillance and response ... seven countries have been validated by WHO for eliminating the gambiense form of human African ...

The African Trypanosomiasis treatment domain has observed considerable advancements in therapeutic development, as detailed in a new insightful report. This analysis encompasses a broad spectrum ...