Sleeping Sickness Collection

Sleeping sickness parasite
Sleeping sickness. Artwork of a trypanosome (Trypanosoma brucei) moving past human red blood cells in the blood. This protozoan is the cause of sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis)

African trypanosomiasis in the red blood cells. African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection caused by protozoa

Conceptual image of Trypanosoma

A Native Being Inoculated
Africa: c. 1927 A native in the heart of Africa being inoculated with ganglion serum as part of tests to determine a possible cure for sleeping sickness

Eastern equine encephalitis, TEM C016 / 9390
Eastern equine encephalitis. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through tissue from a human central nervous system (CNS)

Cytoskeleton in unicellular parasite, SEM C018 / 0518
Cytoskeleton in unicellular parasite, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). All cells have a support and transport network called the cytoskeleton

History of Africa. Doctors in an expedition of European explorers, examining the native blood attacked by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat. 1903

False colour SEM of the head of a tsetse fly
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tsetse fly Glossina morsitans, a large bloodsucking fly of tropical Africa

Head of Tsetse fly
Tsetsefly Glossina morsitans Foto: Dr. Jeremy Burgess/Science P.H.L/IBL Bildbyrå

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"Unveiling the Silent Nightmare: Sleeping Sickness, a Deadly Parasitic Invasion" In the depths of Africa, a sinister parasite lurks within the red blood cells, causing havoc and despair. Known as sleeping sickness or African trypanosomiasis, this disease has haunted communities for centuries. Imagine a conceptual image of Trypanosoma, the culprit behind this relentless affliction. Its microscopic form hides in plain sight within its host's bloodstream, evading detection until it wreaks havoc on the body's vital functions. A native being inoculated against this treacherous illness stands as a symbol of hope amidst adversity. The battle against sleeping sickness requires both scientific advancements and community resilience to overcome its devastating impact. As we delve into history, we witness European explorers' expeditions across Africa. Doctors diligently examine patients infected with sleeping sickness in an attempt to understand and combat this mysterious ailment that plagues their hosts. Meanwhile, false-colored scanning electron microscopy reveals intricate details of tsetse flies' heads—the primary carriers responsible for transmitting these parasites from one victim to another. These tiny insects unwittingly perpetuate the cycle of suffering by spreading Trypanosoma through their bites. The fight against it also unveils other challenges faced by Africa's inhabitants—such as Eastern equine encephalitis—a reminder that diseases can strike relentlessly if left unchecked. Within unicellular parasites like Trypanosoma lies an astonishing cytoskeleton—an essential structure enabling them to survive and thrive despite their minuscule size. Studying these intricacies offers valuable insights into potential avenues for treatment and prevention strategies. Sleeping sickness remains an ongoing battle—one that demands our attention and collective effort. Let us strive towards eradicating this silent nightmare once and for all so that future generations may sleep soundly without fear of falling prey to this insidious parasite.