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Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

By Christian Burri

Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness) Medicine

Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

By Christian Burri

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As it is a goal to eliminate human African trypanosomiasis (HAT; sleeping sickness) as a public health problem by 2020 and interrupt transmission by 2030, this is a good moment to reflect on what we have achieved, what we want to achieve, and what could get in our way. HAT has a reputation for spectacular reappearances, and the latest peak of 40,000 reported and over 300,000 estimated cases only dates back to 1998. Efforts of the WHO and partners as well as the development of simpler and much better-tolerated treatments, improved diagnostics, and vector control tools made it possible to reduce this number by 95%. Case identification and confirmation remain complex and require specific skills, treatment remains error-prone and reports on long-term survivors have emerged, and the relevance of the animal reservoir for T. b. gambiense HAT needs clarification. In addition, to win the "end game" against this massively stigmatized disease, the human factor will play a key role. This Special Issue addresses many of the burning topics about disease elimination in its 12 research and 7 review articles and one case study. The papers critically reflect the approaches used, investigate the mentioned challenges, and propose novel approaches and interventions from various points of view.
Product details
Number of Pages:
280
Release Date:
2020-06-17
Publication Date:
2020-06-17
Publisher:
MDPI AG
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3039289632
ISBN13:
9783039289639
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
900 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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