Ann. Méd. Vét., 2008, 152 (3), pp 191-201 Epidemiology of Trypanosoma evansi infectionANTOINE-MOUSSIAUX N., DESMECHT D.Abstract :
Trypanosoma evansi is an extracellular parasite, found in blood
and tissues, mainly causing anaemia,
immune depression and central nervous system disorders.
Contrary to other African trypanosomes, T. evansi is adapted to mechanical transmission and thus presents a worldwide distribution. This review aims at summarizing epidemiological
data about T. evansi from origins
to the latest developments, as its addition in 2008 to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) listed diseases and other diseases of importance to International Trade. This article puts emphasis on the need for
a coordinated epidemiological control strategy and research for improving diagnostic and control tools. Get the PDF Contact person : nantoine@ulg.ac.be |