African sleeping sickness

African sleeping sickness is an epidemic which affects people mostly in Africa and all around the world. According to estimation of WHO this disease affects 25,000 people around the globe.
How is African sleeping sickness spread?
This disease spread through bite of Trypanosoma brucei infected tsetse fly. Its mode of spread is almost similar to the mode of spread of malaria. The tsetse flies are found common in Africa. Moreover, it can spread from infected mothers to her baby. It can be transmitted through infected blood transfusion.
Can African African sleeping sickness be lethal?
Yes, it can be lethal, if it fails to receive medical treatment. Death will be occurred in some weeks but in most of the cases patients will recover soon.
What are the symptoms of African sleeping sickness?
The primary symptoms of this disease include; headaches, joint pains, and itching. If the infection invades in lymphatic and circulatory system, swelling of lymph nodes may occur. If it is left untouched, the disease can overcome the immunity of body and can cause other extensive damages. This can affect vital organs of body.
In secondary stage, the infection invades in CNS which is called the neurological phase. The word sleeping sickness is actually depends on neurological phase. These symptoms include confusion, disruption of sleep cycle and reduced coordination.
How can we prevent ourselves from African sleeping sickness?
To prevent your self from this disease, you should;
You should wear protective clothing like thick fabric and long-sleeved shirts and pants. The tsetse fly can bite through thin fabrics, so you should avoid it.
You should wear light colored clothing because these flies attracted to dark colors so avoid using it.
You should use insect repellent to avoid insect biting.
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You should use bed netting when sleeping.
Be careful and live healthy.