IDENTIFICATION OF DIFFERENT TRYPANOSOME SPECIES IN THE MID-GUTS OF TSETSE FLIES OF THE MALANGA (KIMPESE) SLEEPING SICKNESS FOCUS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Identification of different trypanosome species in the mid-guts of tsetse flies of the Malanga (Kimpese) sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background The Malanga sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo has shown an epidemic evolution of disease during the last century.However, following case detection and treatment, the prevalence of the disease decreased considerably.No active survey has been undertaken in this focus for a couple of years.To understand th

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