Molecular identification of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in naturally infected pigs, dogs and small ruminants confirms domestic animals as potential reservoirs for sleeping sickness in Chad

Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) has been targeted for zero transmission to humans by 2030. Animal reservoirs of gambiense-HAT could jeopardize these elimination goals. This study was undertaken to identify potential host reservoirs for Trypanosoma brucei gambiense by detecting its natural infect...

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Main Authors: Vourchakbé Joël, Tiofack Zebaze Arnol Auvaker, Kante Tagueu Sartrien, Mpoame Mbida, Simo Gustave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2020/01/parasite200101/parasite200101.html