Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-126) and index.
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David Heymann, World Health Organization -- Parasites: World health problem -- Overview of African Trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) -- Overview of American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease) -- Close look at Trypanosomes and related Flagellates -- Epidemiology -- Clinical disease -- Diagnosis -- Treatment -- Prevention and health measures -- World impact and future outlook -- Notes: Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading -- Web sites -- Index.
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Describes the two main types of trypanosomiasis, how and where it is spread, as well as its treatment.