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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.
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