Published Feb 8, 2022

Ep 90 Human African Trypanosomiasis: A lot to unpack

Dive into the complexities of human African trypanosomiasis as Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke unravel the historical, biomedical, and parasitic aspects of this disease, discussing the colonial forces that fueled its spread, the parasite's stealthy biology, and the promising new treatments reshaping its battle.

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Ep 90 Human African Trypanosomiasis: A lot to unpack

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Tsetse Fly Evolution

Sleeping Sickness Unveiled

Colonial Violence and Disease

Sleep Disruptions Explained

Disease Dynamics

Sleeping Sickness Progress

Sleeping Sickness Unveiled

Historical Perspectives on Sleeping Sickness

Human Resistance Evolution

Tsetse Fly Insights

Treatment Advances

Understanding Sleeping Sickness

Sleep Disruption Explained

Sleeping Sickness Today

Sleeping Sickness Symptoms

Episode Highlights

Biomedical Advances

Historical and Colonial Impact

Parasitic Life Cycle

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Ep 90 Human African Trypanosomiasis: A lot to unpack

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Biomedical Advances

Historical and Colonial Impact

Parasitic Life CycleHuman African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a deadly parasitic infection transmitted by tsetse flies. The episode explores the parasite's immune evasion tactics, the unique biology of tsetse flies, and the complex transmission dynamics involved.

Parasitic Life Cycle

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