Publications by authors named "Ibrahima S Traore"

Background: Control of gambiense sleeping sickness, a neglected tropical disease targeted for elimination by 2020, relies mainly on mass screening of populations at risk and treatment of cases. This strategy is however challenged by the existence of undetected reservoirs of parasites that contribute to the maintenance of transmission. In this study, performed in the Boffa disease focus of Guinea, we evaluated the value of adding vector control to medical surveys and measured its impact on disease burden.

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Article Synopsis
  • Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a deadly disease in West Africa caused by the Trypanosoma brucei gambiense parasite, primarily transmitted by the tsetse fly.
  • A study conducted in Boffa, Guinea, revealed that while many people and livestock were present, 45 cases of HAT were found among over 14,000 surveyed, highlighting a significant underreporting of the disease.
  • To effectively eliminate HAT, the research suggests combining medical case detection and treatment with vector control measures to reduce the tsetse fly population and prevent further transmission.
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