Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Looming Emergency?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2012

Country:: Congo (Democratic Republic)
Document Type:: Journal Article
Theme:: Health
Authors:: Chappuis, F., Pecoul, B., Kande, V., Boelaert, M., Hasker, E., Lutumba, P., Potet, J., de Weggheleire, A., Depoortere, E., Kambo, C.

Abstract

The recent evolution of HAT control activities in the DRC calls for urgent action to prevent a new resurgence. Similar considerations apply to the other countries where HAT is endemic.

Citation

Hasker, E.; Lutumba, P.; Chappuis, F.; Kande, V.; Potet, J.; De Weggheleire, A.; Kambo, C.; Depoortere, E.; Pecoul, B.; Boelaert, M. Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Looming Emergency? PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (2012) 6 (12) e1950. [DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0001950]