Trypanosomiasis |
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Author:
| Kruel, Donald |
Series title: | Deadly Diseases and Epidemics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7910-9245-3 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2007 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $41.00 |
Book Description:
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Trypanosomiasis refers to two diseases caused by the protozoa called trypanosomes. Trypanosoma cruzi in the Americas causes Chagas disease, affecting approximately 15 million people. Trypanosoma brucei in Africa causes African sleeping sickness, also affecting millions. This book looks at the nature of these potentially fatal parasitic diseases.
Trypanosomiasis refers to two diseases caused by the protozoa called trypanosomes. Trypanosoma cruzi in the Americas causes Chagas disease, affecting approximately 15 million people. Trypanosoma brucei in Africa causes African sleeping sickness, also affecting millions. This book looks at the nature of these potentially fatal parasitic diseases.