Trypanosoma brucei gambiense

Katie, can you break down the epidemiology

of Gambiense versus Rhodesiense hat?

Absolutely, Jess.

The vast majority, historically over 92 to 95 percent of all reported cases, is caused by Trypanosoma brucei Gambiense, endemic in 24 countries across West and Central Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo accounting for over 70 percent of global cases.

Gambienzi hat is an anthroponosis, meaning humans are the primary reservoir, and the disease follows a chronic, indolent course that spans months to years.

In contrast, Trypanosoma brucei rodensiensis accounts for the remaining 5-8% of cases and is found in 13 countries across eastern and southern Africa, such as Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.

What strategies are used at your hospital?

Well, we use basically the parasitological method.