African trypanosomiasis medical therapy

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

• Medical treatment of East African trypanosomiasis should begin as soon as possible and is based on the infected person’s symptoms and laboratory results. Medication for the treatment of East African trypanosomiasis is available through the CDC. Hospitalization for treatment is necessary. Periodic follow-up exams that include a spinal tap are required for 2 years. If a person fails to receive medical treatment for East African trypanosomiasis, death will occur within several weeks to months.

• Medication for the treatment of West African trypanosomiasis is available. Hospitalized treatment of West African trypanosomiasis should begin as soon as possible and is based on the infected person’s symptoms and laboratory results. Hospitalization for treatment is necessary. Periodic follow-up exams that include a spinal tap are required for 2 years. West African trypanosomiasis is fatal if it is not treated.

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