Identification of different trypanosome species in the mid-guts of tsetse flies of the Malanga (Kimpese) sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Identification of different trypanosome species in the mid-guts of tsetse flies of the Malanga (Kimpese) sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Malanga sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo has shown an epidemic evolution of disease during the last century. However, following case detection and treatment, the prevalence of the disease decreased cons...

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Main Authors: Simo Gustave, Silatsa Barberine, Flobert Njiokou, Lutumba Pascal, Mansinsa Philemon, Madinga Joule, Manzambi Emile, De Deken Reginald, Asonganyi Tazoacha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Sleeping sickness
Animal African trypanosomiasis
Trypanosomes
Blood meals
Tsetse flies
Mid-guts
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/201

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