African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

Jump to navigation Jump to search

African trypanosomiasis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating African trypanosomiasis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

X Ray

CT Scan

MRI

Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

CDC on African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms in the news

Blogs on African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

Directions to Hospitals Treating African trypanosomiasis

Risk calculators and risk factors for African trypanosomiasis history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Pilar Almonacid

History

Symptoms

General symptoms of African trypanosomiasis include:

Symptoms
First stage (hemo-lyphatic stage)
  • Fever
  • Headaches
  • Joint pains and itching
Second stage (neurological or meningo-encephalic stage)
  • Changes of behaviour
  • Confusion
  • Sensory disturbances
  • Poor coordination
  • Disturbance of the sleep cycle,

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources