African trypanosomiasis
Other namesSleeping sickness, African sleeping sickness
SpecialtyInfectious disease
SymptomsStage 1: Fevers, headaches, itchiness, joint pains
Stage 2: Trouble sleeping, confusion, poor coordination
Usual onset1–3 weeks post exposure
CausesTrypanosoma brucei spread by tsetse flies
Diagnostic methodBlood smear, lumbar puncture
MedicationPentamidine, suramin, eflornithine
PrognosisFatal without treatment
Frequency11,000
Deaths3,500