Question 1

need help with  south american trypanosomiasis?

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Chagas Disease: Chagas disease, also known as american trypanosomiasis, is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite trypanosoma cruzi. Depending on the stage of the infection, you may need to see the following types of doctor:
infectious diseases specialist, 
cardiologist and cardiac surgeon (10-30% of people get heart problems), 
gastroenterologist (some get GI problems).

Question 2

how long should south american trypanosomiasis last?

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Chagas disease: South american trypanosomiasis, or chagas disease, has an acute phase followed 1-2 months later by a chronic phase which may last the person's lifetime. 60-80% of those chronically infected are not symptomatic. Even with treatment in the acute phase, the infection persists in most people, and they enter the chronic phase.

Question 3

how to treat south american trypanosomiasis quickly?

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Not sure...: Know you've been looking for an answer for a while. That said, I have only heard of the african variety of this disease. I would look for an infectious disease doctor who is well trained in the treatment of parasites. This could be a challenge in and of itself.  Consider institutions who treat patients from abroad. Sorry i can't be of more help.

Question 4

what is the treatment for south american trypanosomiasis?

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Anti Parasite agent: In the us the medication benzanidazole  (30-90 day course) & nifurtimox (90-120 day course ) are the two listed agents for this disorder.

Question 5

which is worse: malaria or trypanosomiasis?

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Both are bad: These very serious parasitic diseases are common in africa and elsewhere in the developing world.  They can be treated with special medicines.

Question 6

i know there are no vaccines to prevent trypanosomiasis, any other suggestions?

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Avoid tsetse flies!: Bed nets. Insecticides and clearing shrubbery helps in disturbing the breeding of these flies. Improving housing, sanitation and clearing the undergrowth has helped cut the numbers of flies. This has also resulted in a reduction in the rate of infection. Avoid driving an open vehicle. Stay away from shrubs/bushes. Timely and regular screening of blood.

Question 7

what is african trypanosomiasis?

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Trypanosoma: is a parasitic disease of humans and other animals. It is caused by protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei. first stage of the disease, there are fevers, headaches, itchiness, and joint pains. This begins one to three weeks after the bite.Weeks to months later the second stage begins with confusion, poor coordination, numbness and trouble sleeping.

Question 8

what are treatments for african trypanosomiasis?

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Sleeping sickness: Sleeping sickness may be caused by Trypanosoma brucei and Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi.  Both are transmitted by bite of infected tsetse fly and very common in rurual areas.  Diagnosis made from blood smears and the parasite is noted. Preventive screening of population and insected bite prevention is important to control this disease.
The first medications are Pentamidine or suramin.

Question 9

how can someone prevent african trypanosomiasis while on vacation?

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Yes and no: There is no vaccine or drug for prophylaxis against african trypanosomiasis. Preventive measures are aimed at minimizing contact with tsetse flies. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants of medium-weight material. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants of medium-weight material.  Use insect repellent.

Question 10

what is the difference between african (sleeping sickness) and the american one (chagas disease)?

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The bug: The parasite that causes the disease are similar, both are trypanosomes, but  the vector(the transmitter of the disease) tse-tse fly for africa vs "kissing bugs" for american version are different.The course of the disease is also different-chagas hits the heart , african hits the nervous system.

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