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Article: A rare case of human trypanosomiasis caused by trypanosoma evansi.(Case Report)
- Article from:
- Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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Byline: R. Powar, V. Shegokar, P. Joshi, V. Dani, N. Tankhiwale, P. Truc, J. Jannin, A. Bhargava
Human trypanosoma infections like the ones seen in Africa and South America are unknown in India. The only exception in literature is of two documented cases of a self-limiting febrile illness, being attributed to Trypanosoma lewisi like parasites. We are reporting an unusual case of trypanosomiasis from the rural parts of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. An adult male farmhand who used to practice veterinary medicine also, presented with history of febrile episodes on and off since five months and drowsiness before admission to this Institute. Though routine blood ...