Studies on African Trypanosomiasis and Leishmaniasis. Volume 2.
Abstract
Eight hundred seven individuals have been identified as having had sleeping sickness between 1960 and 1984. Of these, medical records and present health status have been evaluated for 560 individuals. This information is unique in that no other study has produced a documented overview of the disease patterns, efficacy of varied treatment regimens and long term survival rates. Findings from this study continue to be used in preparation of research protocols for the Alupe Treatment Center. The Center received first patients in December 1983. By agreement with the Government of Kenya all individuals with sleeping sickness are being treated according to accepted procedures. Upon the approval of research protocols qualifying patients will be enrolled. Non-consenting or otherwise studies within our laboratory and in conjunction with the Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute utilizing isoenzyme analysis and serum neutralization techniques continue to show a high degree of correlation. New cases are being found outside of the valley but parasites appear to be of Lambwe Valley origin indicating spread from the endemic focus rather than new strains imported from other areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150564
Entities
People
- I. E. Muriithi