Trypanosoma cruzi

Causative Agent: Trypanosoma cruzi Disease: Chagas disease Classification of the causative agent: The classification of this disease is from the parasite Trypaosoma cruzi which is a protozoan parasite. It can also be classified as a zoonotic disease which is spread between animals and people. History: The disease was discovered in 1909 by Carlos Chaga. It is considered one of the five neglected parasites infections. Virulence factors of the causative agent: Trypansoma cruzi has components of

A man named Carlos Chagas found the Chagas Disease. He was born in Oliveria, Brazil on 1879. Their family owned a coffee plantation. Carlos’s father passed away when he was around 4 years old. His mother wanted him to study engineering, however, his uncle, who was a physician, sparked his interest in medicine. He told Carlos that Brazil was not industrializing due to endemic disease that was in the country. In 1896, Carlos Chagas studied at Rio de Janeiro. He chose “Hematological Aspects of Malaria”

Disease in Triatominae insects and humans] Epidemiology Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is spread through small biting insects, also known as the “kissing bug” (Triatominae). Infected “kissing bugs” transmit a protozoan parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi (Prata 2001). The insect feeds on human and animal

Chagas disease occurs in two stages. The severity and course of infection might be different in people infected at different times in life and in different ways. The first stage is the acute stage, which is characterized by the presence of chagomas. This stage lasts for the first few weeks or months of infection. It usually goes unnoticed because it is either asymptomatic, or the infected only exhibit signs/symptoms that are not entirely unique to the disease. This includes headaches, rash (chagomas)

T.cruzi the parasite found in the bugs was actively at work and “cruzi” was named after Oswalda Cruz, Chagas great friend at the Institute of Oswalda Cruz in Brazil (Oswaldo Cruz 391). It was apparent though, that this disease was found in several poor areas across South America. Chagas actually believed it was a relatively

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disease is commonly referred to as “sleeping sickness”. The most common forms of HAT include Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. In both of these forms, there are two main stages of disease known the hemolymphatic and acute stages. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense has a more severe acute stage than its counter part, Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. In the acute stage of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, the infected individual can become “zombie-like” and experience psychotic

Get Down With the Sickness, Sleeping Sickness In 2014 MSF admitted 330 people for the african sleeping sickness. Tsetse flies are carriers of the parasite human African Trypanosomiasis. There are 65 million people at risk in 36 countries where tsetse flies are found. If not treated the disease is fatal. T. Brucei Gambiense is responsible for the reportings of more than 98% of human trypanosomiasis. Only 2% of reported cases come from T. Brucei rhodesiense. There are 3 kinds of trypanosomiasis but

sickness that infects humans; Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (T.b.r), and Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (T.b.g). Both are mainly transmitted by the bite of an infected tsetse fly and it is most common in rural areas. They are each named for the regions of Africa, where they were found historically. This type of African sleeping sickness is carries by a large biting fly, known as the tsetse fly. The fly serves both as a host and a vector for the trypanosome parasites. The Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense is

Gambian sleeping sickness, is a long-lasting (chronic) infection. The infection spreads over time to affect the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). Without treatment it is life-threatening. CAUSES This condition is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. This parasite is found in parts of Western and Central Africa, usually in areas with forests, thick shrubbery, rivers, and water holes. A person can become infected after: Being bitten by an infected tsetse fly. Receiving