Diseases Caused by Trypanosoma
They are responsible for causing several disease in human and animals. Some of the diseases caused by trypanosoma are:
- African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness): It is caused by Trpanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected tsetse flies. This is a dangerous disease which leads to chronic symptoms and ultimately death.
- Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis): This disease is prevalent in Latin America which is caused by Trypanosma cruzi. It is transmitted through the bite of infected triatomine bugs also known as kissing bugs.
- Surra disease: It is caused by Trpanosoma evansi which affects the mammalian host including horse, horse, and camel.
Trypanosomes – Diagram, Morphology and Life Cycle
Trypanosoma is a genus of unicellular parasites responsible for diseases like African trypanosomiasis and Chagas disease. These parasites exhibit a distinctive morphology, featuring a long, undulating membrane and a flagellum for motility.
The cell body is elongated with a single nucleus and a kinetoplast containing mitochondrial DNA. Trypanosoma’s life cycle involves transmission through insect vectors, which affect human and animal health in various regions. In this article, we will learn about the morphology and life cycle of the Trypanosoma in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Trypanosoma?
- Trypanosoma Classification
- Labeled Diagram of Trypanosoma
- Morphology of Trypanosoma
- Life Cycle of Trypanosoma
- Life Cycle of Trypanosoma Diagram
- Trypanosoma: Common species
- Diseases Caused by Trypanosoma
- Disease Prevention
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