Programme Against African Trypanosomosis (PAAT)

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Summary Trypanosomosis is a widespread issue in animals, resulting in significant economic losses, particularly in Africa. In Spain, only one pathogenic species, Trypanosoma evansi, has been identified. Since its first detection in a dromedary camel in the Canary Islands in 1997, cases of the disease, known as Surra, have continued to be diagnosed,...
African trypanosomosis, also known as sleeping sickness in humans or nagana in animals, is caused by parasites transmitted by tsetse flies and it affects countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Recognizing the urgency to develop more effective approaches for the control and surveillance of African animal trypanosomosis (AAT), FAO organized a series...
With the largest cattle population in Africa and vast swathes of fertile lands infested by tsetse flies, trypanosomosis is a major challenge for Ethiopian farmers. Managing the problem strategically and rationally requires comprehensive and detailed information on disease and vector distribution at the national level. To this end, the National...
Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease transmitted by tsetse flies. The infection can be contracted in several endemic areas in sub-Saharan Africa and, unless correctly diagnosed and properly treated, the disease is usually fatal. While the vast majority of cases of sleeping sickness are detected...
A new open letter published in the journal Open Research Europe presents the project COMBAT to the technical and scientific community. COMBAT (Controlling and progressively minimizing the burden of animal trypanosomosis) is a four year research and innovation project funded by the European Commission, whose ultimate goal is to reduce the...
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