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Revision as of 19:16, 26 June 2017

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Pilar Almonacid

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+==Overview==
 ==Other Diagnostic Studies==
-If you suspect that you may have '''East African trypanosomiasis''', immediately consult with your health care provider who will order several tests to look for the parasite. Common tests include:
+==References==
-* Blood samples
-* [[Spinal tap]]
-* Skin [[biopsy|biopsies]], especially if you have a [[chancre]].
-If you suspect that you may have '''West African trypanosomiasis''', see your health care provider who will order several tests to look for the parasite. Common tests include:
-* Blood samples
-* [[Spinal tap]].
-* Swollen [[lymph node]] fluid sample <ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trypanosomiasis/factsht_ea_trypanosomiasis.htm#what
-http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trypanosomiasis/factsht_wa_trypanosomiasis.htm</ref>
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