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Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

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Angola   February 15, 2004 20:11 GMT

Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

There are news reports of an alarming outbreak of trypanosomiasis in Angola. The disease would be threatening a large portion of the population in 14 out of the 18 Angolan provinces. The provinces that have not been affected so far are in the south of the country: Kunene, Huambo, Namibe, and Huila. The capital Luanda is among the worst hit areas.

In 2003, a the death toll from this disease rose to 96 in Angola while 3,115 new cases and 270,000 suspected cases were recorded nationwide.


International SOS Comment

As this is a potentially fatal disease, travelers should contact local authorities (and even inhabitants) to determine which areas are infected, and then avoid these areas. Travelers to urban areas are not at risk. Avoid tsetse fly bites. Tsetse flies are attracted to moving vehicles and dark, contrasting colors. They are NOT affected by insect repellent(s) and can bite through light-weight clothing. Clothes should be medium-weight, with long sleeves and long trousers; choose neutral colors that blend with the background environment. Travelers should seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop. Some symptoms appear weeks after infection, so always inform your doctor of your travel history.

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