The name is derived from Greek word,
Trypano means (borer)
Soma means (body)
They are unicellular flagellate protozoa.
Have corkscrew like motion.
transmitted by a vector.
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense: West and Central Africa, mainly human infection
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense: East Africa, wild and domestic animal reservoirs
Pathogenicity- African trypanosomiasis or West African sleeping sickness
Chronic in nature
Chancre develops at the site of bite, hard, painful and fluid filled
Trypomastigotes move through blood and lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes in posterior cervical region are involved- Winterbottom`s sign
Culture- NNN medium and epimastigote forms are seen
Life cycle- two hosts
Humans are definitive host
Triatomine bugs or reduvid bug - intermediate host
American trypanosomiasis or Chaga`s disease
IP- 1-2 wks
Due to multiplication of amastigotes and causes damage to cells and tissues
Myocardium, skeletal muscles, neurological cells and RES are affected
Subcutaneous inflammatory nodule develop at the site of entry, Chagoma
If entry through conjuctiva- unilateral, painless, oedema and conjuctivitis- Romana`s sign
The name is derived from Greek word,
Trypano means (borer)
Soma means (body)
They are unicellular flagellate protozoa.
Have corkscrew like motion.
Oftenly transmitted by a vector.
Trypanosomiasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma. The document discusses the characteristics, life cycles, transmission, pathogenesis and clinical features of three main species that infect humans: T. brucei gambiense which causes West African sleeping sickness; T. brucei rhodesiense which causes East African sleeping sickness; and T. cruzi which causes Chagas disease. Key points covered include the morphologic forms of the parasites, their multi-host life cycles requiring both human and insect hosts, methods of laboratory diagnosis, and treatment approaches for the different stages of disease.
Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by protozoan parasites that are transmitted to humans via the bites of infected tsetse flies or reduviid bugs. There are two forms: African trypanosomiasis, which is found in central and eastern Africa, and Chagas disease, found in Latin America. Both forms initially cause fever, joint pain, and swelling and if left untreated can spread to the central nervous system, causing behavioral changes, confusion, and eventually death. Diagnosis involves examining blood or cerebrospinal fluid samples microscopically for parasites. Treatment depends on the stage of the disease and involves pentamidine, suramin, melarsoprol,
The document discusses hemoflagellates, single-celled flagellated parasites that infect the blood and tissues of humans and animals. It describes the structure, life cycles, transmission, geographic distribution, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of two important genera of hemoflagellates: Trypanosoma brucei, which causes African sleeping sickness, and Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease in South and Central America. Key aspects of the parasites, diseases they cause, and approaches to control are summarized.
There are two types of trypanosomiasis that affect humans: African trypanosomiasis, caused by Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by kissing bugs. African trypanosomiasis causes symptoms like disturbed sleep patterns and is fatal without treatment. American trypanosomiasis has an acute stage with mild symptoms and a chronic stage that can cause heart damage like dilated cardiomyopathy. Both diseases are diagnosed via blood smears and serology to detect the parasites, and treated with drugs like pentamidine, suramin, or benz
There are two types of trypanosomiasis that affect humans: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) caused by T. brucei and transmitted by tsetse flies in Africa, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) caused by T. cruzi and transmitted by kissing bugs in Latin America. Both parasites have complex life cycles involving insect and mammalian hosts. African trypanosomiasis progresses from an initial skin lesion through blood infection to central nervous system involvement if untreated. American trypanosomiasis causes local skin lesions and early symptoms, but later often results in heart damage through intracellular parasite destruction of heart neurons. Diagnosis and treatment options are discussed
Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites. There are two main forms: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) transmitted by triatomine bugs. African trypanosomiasis is found in Central and East Africa and causes a slow progression of symptoms, while American trypanosomiasis is found in Latin America and causes an initial acute phase followed by a chronic phase in some patients. Both forms require treatment with drugs to eliminate the parasites from the body.
Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites. There are two main forms: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) transmitted by triatomine bugs. African trypanosomiasis is found in central and west Africa and causes a slow progression of symptoms, while American trypanosomiasis is found in Latin America and causes an initial acute phase followed by a chronic phase in some patients. Both forms require treatment with drugs to eliminate the parasites from the body.
This document discusses two genera of parasites, Leishmania and Trypanosoma, that cause diseases in humans. It describes the four major Leishmania pathogens, their life cycles involving sandflies, clinical manifestations including visceral leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis, and methods of laboratory diagnosis. It also discusses the three major Trypanosoma pathogens, their life cycles involving reduviid bugs or tsetse flies, diseases caused including Chagas disease and sleeping sickness, clinical features, and diagnosis. The document provides detailed information on the pathogenesis, epidemiology, symptoms and laboratory identification of infections caused by these important parasites.
Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by infection with Trypanosoma brucei parasites transmitted through bites from tsetse flies. There are two main forms: West African trypanosomiasis caused by T. b. gambiense transmitted by Glossina palpalis flies, and East African trypanosomiasis caused by T. b. rhodesiense transmitted by Glossina morsitans flies. The disease progresses in stages from an initial skin lesion and fever to later invasion of the central nervous system causing neurological symptoms. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood, lymph node aspirates, or cerebrospinal fluid for the motile parasites
African trypanosomiasis is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei, which is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected tsetse flies. There are two subspecies that cause distinct forms of the disease: T. b. gambiense causes chronic West African sleeping sickness while T. b. rhodesiense causes acute East African sleeping sickness. The parasite infects the blood and lymphatic system initially, then the central nervous system, causing neurological symptoms like disrupted sleep patterns that give the disease its name. Diagnosis involves microscopic identification of the parasite in samples like blood, lymph nodes or cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment depends on the stage and subtype, but may include drugs
Trypanosoma brucei causes sleeping sickness in humans. It is transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly. The parasite has a complex life cycle involving both the tsetse fly vector and mammalian hosts. There are two stages of the disease: initially a hemolymphatic stage with fever and lymphadenopathy, followed by invasion of the central nervous system causing neurological symptoms. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood or lymph node biopsy to detect the parasite. Treatment options include drugs such as suramin.
Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, infects 16-18 million people and puts 100 million at risk, mostly in Latin America. It is transmitted by triatomine bugs and causes 50,000 deaths annually, making it a leading cause of heart disease. While treatments exist for the acute phase of infection, the chronic phase can lead to cardiac and gastrointestinal complications for 10-30% of those infected. Controlling transmission through improved housing and insecticide use has significantly reduced infection rates in some areas.
The document discusses Trypanosoma species, which cause trypanosomiasis. It describes the life cycles and transmission of two main species: T. gambiense and T. rhodesiense, which cause African trypanosomiasis, and T. cruzi, which causes American trypanosomiasis. The morphological forms and stages of Trypanosoma in the insect vector and human host are also outlined.
Topics included :- What are protozoans; list of diseases caused by them (Malaria, amoebiasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, balantidiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, toxoplasmosis, pneumocytosis); drugs in treating protozoan diseases
This document summarizes information about four pathogens - Leishmania donovani, Leishmania tropica, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Trypanosoma gambiense/rhodesiense. It describes their life cycles, which involve transmission between hosts via sandfly or tsetse fly vectors. It also discusses the diseases they cause, including visceral leishmaniasis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and sleeping sickness. Signs and symptoms are provided for each disease's acute and chronic stages. Methods for laboratory diagnosis focus on identifying the pathogens in blood, tissue, or spinal fluid samples via microscopy or serology.
This document discusses different types of blood parasites including African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and T. b. gambiense transmitted by tsetse flies. It also discusses American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted by reduviid bugs. Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi transmitted by mosquitoes and onchocerciasis or river blindness caused by Onchocerca volvulus transmitted by black flies are also summarized. The stages, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases are briefly described.
This document discusses different types of blood parasites including African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and T. b. gambiense transmitted by tsetse flies. It also discusses American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted by reduviid bugs. Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi transmitted by mosquitoes and onchocerciasis or river blindness caused by Onchocerca volvulus transmitted by black flies are also summarized. Diagnosis, treatment and pathology of these diseases are covered in less than 3 sentences.
Trypanosoma cruzi causes Chagas disease, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of triatomine bugs in Central and South America. The parasite has both intracellular amastigote and extracellular trypomastigote stages in its life cycle between mammalian and insect hosts. Clinical manifestations range from acute to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal involvement. Diagnosis involves identifying the parasite microscopically or through serological tests. Treatment options include nifurtimox and benznidazole.
Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma protozoa transmitted via tsetse fly bites. It exists in two forms: African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease. The document outlines the classification, morphology, lifecycle, diagnosis, and treatment of Trypanosoma and discusses the tsetse fly vector. Key points include that Trypanosoma has a characteristic elongated shape and uses antigenic variation to evade immunity, its lifecycle involves mammalian and insect hosts, diagnosis involves blood/tissue examination for parasites, and treatment consists of chemotherapy and vector/reservoir control.
Trypanosomes are microscopic unicellular parasites that infect various hosts. The document discusses diagnosing trypanosomes from a blood sample using different tests. Thin blood smears stained with Giemsa revealed trypanosomes around 3-4 red blood cells in length with visible undulating membranes. Observation of moving trypanosomes in the buffy coat confirmed the presence of the parasites. The tests identified the parasite as a trypanosome based on its morphology seen under the microscope.
There are two types of trypanosomiasis that affect humans: African trypanosomiasis, caused by Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by kissing bugs. African trypanosomiasis causes symptoms like disturbed sleep patterns and is fatal without treatment. American trypanosomiasis has an acute stage with mild symptoms and a chronic stage that can cause heart damage like dilated cardiomyopathy. Both diseases are diagnosed via blood smears and serology to detect the parasites, and treated with drugs like pentamidine, suramin, or benz
There are two types of trypanosomiasis that affect humans: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) caused by T. brucei and transmitted by tsetse flies in Africa, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) caused by T. cruzi and transmitted by kissing bugs in Latin America. Both parasites have complex life cycles involving insect and mammalian hosts. African trypanosomiasis progresses from an initial skin lesion through blood infection to central nervous system involvement if untreated. American trypanosomiasis causes local skin lesions and early symptoms, but later often results in heart damage through intracellular parasite destruction of heart neurons. Diagnosis and treatment options are discussed
Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites. There are two main forms: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) transmitted by triatomine bugs. African trypanosomiasis is found in Central and East Africa and causes a slow progression of symptoms, while American trypanosomiasis is found in Latin America and causes an initial acute phase followed by a chronic phase in some patients. Both forms require treatment with drugs to eliminate the parasites from the body.
Trypanosomiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites. There are two main forms: African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) transmitted by tsetse flies, and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) transmitted by triatomine bugs. African trypanosomiasis is found in central and west Africa and causes a slow progression of symptoms, while American trypanosomiasis is found in Latin America and causes an initial acute phase followed by a chronic phase in some patients. Both forms require treatment with drugs to eliminate the parasites from the body.
This document discusses two genera of parasites, Leishmania and Trypanosoma, that cause diseases in humans. It describes the four major Leishmania pathogens, their life cycles involving sandflies, clinical manifestations including visceral leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis, and methods of laboratory diagnosis. It also discusses the three major Trypanosoma pathogens, their life cycles involving reduviid bugs or tsetse flies, diseases caused including Chagas disease and sleeping sickness, clinical features, and diagnosis. The document provides detailed information on the pathogenesis, epidemiology, symptoms and laboratory identification of infections caused by these important parasites.
Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by infection with Trypanosoma brucei parasites transmitted through bites from tsetse flies. There are two main forms: West African trypanosomiasis caused by T. b. gambiense transmitted by Glossina palpalis flies, and East African trypanosomiasis caused by T. b. rhodesiense transmitted by Glossina morsitans flies. The disease progresses in stages from an initial skin lesion and fever to later invasion of the central nervous system causing neurological symptoms. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood, lymph node aspirates, or cerebrospinal fluid for the motile parasites
African trypanosomiasis is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei, which is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected tsetse flies. There are two subspecies that cause distinct forms of the disease: T. b. gambiense causes chronic West African sleeping sickness while T. b. rhodesiense causes acute East African sleeping sickness. The parasite infects the blood and lymphatic system initially, then the central nervous system, causing neurological symptoms like disrupted sleep patterns that give the disease its name. Diagnosis involves microscopic identification of the parasite in samples like blood, lymph nodes or cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment depends on the stage and subtype, but may include drugs
Trypanosoma brucei causes sleeping sickness in humans. It is transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly. The parasite has a complex life cycle involving both the tsetse fly vector and mammalian hosts. There are two stages of the disease: initially a hemolymphatic stage with fever and lymphadenopathy, followed by invasion of the central nervous system causing neurological symptoms. Diagnosis involves microscopic examination of blood or lymph node biopsy to detect the parasite. Treatment options include drugs such as suramin.
Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, infects 16-18 million people and puts 100 million at risk, mostly in Latin America. It is transmitted by triatomine bugs and causes 50,000 deaths annually, making it a leading cause of heart disease. While treatments exist for the acute phase of infection, the chronic phase can lead to cardiac and gastrointestinal complications for 10-30% of those infected. Controlling transmission through improved housing and insecticide use has significantly reduced infection rates in some areas.
The document discusses Trypanosoma species, which cause trypanosomiasis. It describes the life cycles and transmission of two main species: T. gambiense and T. rhodesiense, which cause African trypanosomiasis, and T. cruzi, which causes American trypanosomiasis. The morphological forms and stages of Trypanosoma in the insect vector and human host are also outlined.
Topics included :- What are protozoans; list of diseases caused by them (Malaria, amoebiasis, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, balantidiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, toxoplasmosis, pneumocytosis); drugs in treating protozoan diseases
This document summarizes information about four pathogens - Leishmania donovani, Leishmania tropica, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Trypanosoma gambiense/rhodesiense. It describes their life cycles, which involve transmission between hosts via sandfly or tsetse fly vectors. It also discusses the diseases they cause, including visceral leishmaniasis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, and sleeping sickness. Signs and symptoms are provided for each disease's acute and chronic stages. Methods for laboratory diagnosis focus on identifying the pathogens in blood, tissue, or spinal fluid samples via microscopy or serology.
This document discusses different types of blood parasites including African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and T. b. gambiense transmitted by tsetse flies. It also discusses American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted by reduviid bugs. Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi transmitted by mosquitoes and onchocerciasis or river blindness caused by Onchocerca volvulus transmitted by black flies are also summarized. The stages, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases are briefly described.
This document discusses different types of blood parasites including African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and T. b. gambiense transmitted by tsetse flies. It also discusses American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi transmitted by reduviid bugs. Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi transmitted by mosquitoes and onchocerciasis or river blindness caused by Onchocerca volvulus transmitted by black flies are also summarized. Diagnosis, treatment and pathology of these diseases are covered in less than 3 sentences.
Trypanosoma cruzi causes Chagas disease, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of triatomine bugs in Central and South America. The parasite has both intracellular amastigote and extracellular trypomastigote stages in its life cycle between mammalian and insect hosts. Clinical manifestations range from acute to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal involvement. Diagnosis involves identifying the parasite microscopically or through serological tests. Treatment options include nifurtimox and benznidazole.
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Trypanosomes are microscopic unicellular parasites that infect various hosts. The document discusses diagnosing trypanosomes from a blood sample using different tests. Thin blood smears stained with Giemsa revealed trypanosomes around 3-4 red blood cells in length with visible undulating membranes. Observation of moving trypanosomes in the buffy coat confirmed the presence of the parasites. The tests identified the parasite as a trypanosome based on its morphology seen under the microscope.
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2. Introduction
The name is derived from Greek word,
Trypano means (borer)
Soma means (body)
They are unicellular flagellate protozoa.
Have corkscrew like motion.
transmitted by a vector.
Tsetse fly
Reduviid
(Triatomine) bug
3. Trypanosoma (Trypanes- to bore, Soma- body)
Trypanosoma species infecting human:-
Parasite Vector Disease
1 T. brucei Tsetse fly African Trypanosomiasis ( sleeping sickness)
T. brucei gambiense
T. brucei rhodesiense
T. brucei brucei Not infective to human.
2 T. cruzi Triatomid bug American Trypanosomiasis ( Chagas disease)
3 T. rangeli Triatomid bug Non pathogenic ( in south America)
4. African sleeping sickness
Trypanosoma brucei
gambiense: West
and Central Africa,
mainly human
infection
Trypanosoma brucei
rhodesiense: East
Africa, wild and
domestic animal
reservoirs
5. Trypanosome forms
Epimastigotes:
flagellum anterior to
the nucleus. Present
in the insect vector. T.
brucei and T. cruzi
Trypomastigotes: 15-80
m single flagellum
posterior to the nucleus.
Found in the mammalian
host in the blood. Also as
metacyclics in the insect
vector. Undulating
membrane. T. cruzi and T.
brucei
Promastigotes:
short flagellum. No
undulating
membrane.
Extracellular form
in the insect vector.
Leishmania
parasites
Amastigotes: short or no
flagellum. Intracellular
form in mammalian cells.
T. cruzi and leishmania.
6. Life cycle-
Vertebrate host- man, domestic animals
Invertebrate host- tsetse fly of genus Glossina
(G.palpalis, G. fuscieps, G.tachinoides)
Both male and female fly bite, usually early
morning and evening
Tsetse fly
8. Pathogenicity- African
trypanosomiasis or West African
sleeping sickness
Chronic in nature
Chancre develops at the site of
bite, hard, painful and fluid filled
Trypomastigotes move through
blood and lymphatic vessels
Lymph nodes in posterior cervical
region are involved-
Winterbottom`s sign
9. Pathogenesis of African Trypanosomiasis
Tsetse fly bite
Chancre resolve in 7-10 days
Asymptomatic weeks months
Blood
Fever alternating with a febrile period
Lymphatics
CNS Involvment
Death
Cure
Winterbottoms
sign (posterior
cervical
lymphadenopathy)
Leptomeningitis
Keranders sign
positive
10. Pathology and clinical picture
1. Skin stage: chancre.
2. Haematolymphatic stage:
generalized lymphadenopathy,
anaemia, liver and kidney
generalized organ involvement.
3. Central nervous system stage
(CNS): Meningoencephalitis.
(Development of the disease more
rapid in Trypanosoma brucei
rhodesiense)
11. Lab Diagnosis-
Blood, LN aspirate, CSF,
sternal bone marrow, fluid
from chancre
M/E, culture and animal
inoculation
Trypomastigote forms are
seen in largest number during
febrile periods, so multiple
daily blood samples
Serology- IF, CFT, ELISA and
card agglutination test
12. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense
East and central Africa
When inoculated in to guinea pig, rat or mice-
posterior nucleate forms are more common
Reservoir host are mainly animals
More virulent
Trypomastigotes are more in blood
East african sleeping sickness
Acute form
13. Febrile paroxysms are more
Fever, oedema, weakness, rapid loss of
weight, myocarditis
Marked CNS symptoms are lacking or not
much evident
14. Treatment and prophylaxis-
Suramin and pentamidine for primary stage
Melarsoprol for CNS infection.
15. TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI
South American Trypanosomiasis
(Chagas disease)
Central and south America
Carlos Chagas discovered the parasite
Named T.Cruzi after his mentor Oswaldo Cruz
Morphology
Trypomastigote peripheral blood of humans
and does not multiply in humans. C- shaped
Amastigote- muscles of heart and skeletal
system, neurological cells and RES. It is a
multiplying form.
16. Trypanosoma cruzi
T. cruzi causes chagas disease
Found in the vector reduviid bug & humans
It is zoonosis
May serve as reservoirs of infection
Blood transfusion accounts for 5% cases
20. Culture- NNN medium and epimastigote forms
are seen
Life cycle- two hosts
Humans are definitive host
Triatomine bugs or reduvid bug - intermediate
host
23. Infective form- metacyclic trypomastigote
Discharge of infected faecal material near bite
wound
Infected faeces rubbed in to wound by bitten
person
Abraded skin, oral and nasal mucosa may also be
infected
Metacyclic trypomastigotes invades the RES
Converted to amstigote, promastigote and than
trypomastigotes
24. Pathogenesis American
trypanosomiasis or Chaga`s
disease
IP- 1-2 wks
Due to multiplication of
amastigotes and causes
damage to cells and tissues
Myocardium, skeletal muscles,
neurological cells and RES are
affected
Subcutaneous inflammatory
nodule develop at the site of
entry, Chagoma
If entry through conjuctiva-
unilateral, painless, oedema
and conjuctivitis- Romana`s
sign
Ocular (Romana sign)
25. Acute and chronic form
Acute form in children
Fever, generalised oedema and patient dies of
acute myocarditis and meningoencephalitis
Chronic form in adults and cardiac symptoms
are more
26. Lab diagnosis-
Blood
CSF
Aspirate from chagoma
Tissue specimens
Microscopy- trypomastigotes in blood
Culture on NNN medium
Antigen detection in urine and sera in chronic
form
PCR
C-shape
27. Animal inoculation- I/P in mice,
trypomastigotes appear in blood
Serology- antibodies detected by ELISA, CFT,
IHA, IFAT, Card agglutination test
I/D test the extract of T.cruzi culture CRUZIN
Biopsy LN or tissues show amastigote form
Treatment and prevention- Nifurtimox and
benznidazole
28. Control
1. Construction of concrete houses.
2. Use DDT.
3. No antigenic variation
4. Development of vaccine for chagas
disease.
29. Differential features of T.cruzi & T. rangeli
Characteristics T. cruzi T. rangeli
Illness Symptomatic(pathogenic) Asymptomatic(non-pathogenic)
Vector Reduviid bug Reduviid bug
Primary reservoir Oppoums, dogs,cats, wild
rodents
Wild rodents
Diagnostic stage
(blood)
Trypomastigote Trypomastigote
Tissue Amastigote None
Trypomastigote 15- 20um Avg. 30um
Shape C or U shaped None
Recommended
specimen
Blood,lymph node
aspirate, chagoma
Blood but parasites are rarely
recovered