Sleeping sickness, is caused by the species called, Trypanosoma brucei. It is passed by a fly (tsetse fly), which is found only in rural Africa. There are two types of African trypanosomiasis; they are named for the region of Africa in which they were founded. East African trypanosomiasis is a serious illness, if a person dose not get medical treatment for East African trypanosomiasis, death will occur, within months. More than 95% of cases are reported from Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia. A bite by the tsetse fly is often painful and can cause a red sore, fever, severe headaches, irritability, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and aching muscles and joints are common symptoms of sleeping sickness. Also some people develop a skin rash. Did you know any of this?
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