TRYPANOSOME FEVER Meaning and
Definition
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Trypanosome fever, also known as African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease caused by the infection of Trypanosoma brucei parasites. It is predominantly found in sub-Saharan Africa and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected tsetse flies. This infectious disease is characterized by periods of febrile illness, hence the term "trypanosome fever."
The two forms of trypanosome fever are classified based on the parasite species involved: Trypanosoma brucei gambiense causes chronic trypanosome fever, while Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense causes acute trypanosome fever.
Symptoms of trypanosome fever can include fever, fatigue, headaches, swollen lymph nodes, joint pains, and skin rashes. As the disease progresses, it can affect the nervous system, leading to sleep disturbances, confusion, personality changes, and eventually, if left untreated, coma and death.
Treatment for trypanosome fever typically involves administering drugs like pentamidine or suramin for early-stage infection, while more advanced stages require medications like melarsoprol or eflornithine. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent severe complications and fatalities.
Efforts to control trypanosome fever involve measures such as vector control to combat tsetse flies, screening and treatment of infected individuals, and educating communities to prevent transmission. Improved surveillance and healthcare infrastructure are crucial in reducing the burden of this debilitating disease on affected populations.
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• The febrile stage of sleeping sickness.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of TRYPANOSOME FEVER
The term "trypanosome fever" is a compound word consisting of the words "trypanosome" and "fever". Here is the etymology of each:
1. Trypanosome: The word "trypanosome" is derived from the Greek words "trypanon" meaning "borer" or "auger" and "soma" meaning "body". It was coined by the Italian physician and zoologist Domenico Grigioni in 1880 to describe a genus of parasitic protozoa characterized by their elongated bodies resembling an auger or drill. Trypanosomes are unicellular organisms that belong to the phylum Euglenozoa and are flagellated, meaning they have whip-like tails called flagella that they use for movement. They are known for causing diseases such as sleeping sickness and Chagas disease.
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