Trypanosoma Collection

Picture No. 10873704
Sleeping Sickness Parasite in red blood cells (Trypanosoma sp. ) Date:

Africa. Native affected by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat, 1903. Colored

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

Picture No. 10873703
Sleeping Sickness Parasite in red blood cells (Trypanosoma sp.) Date:

Trypanosomes in blood smear, SEM C016 / 5783
Parasitic protozoan. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of trypanosome protozoa (Trypanosoma sp.) in a blood smear

Trypanosomes
Scanning electron microscope image showing a trypanosoma blood smear. They have proved to be of great interest as they have evolved very differently to other better studied organisms

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 Threat: Trypanosoma and African Sleeping Sickness" Picture No. 10873704 showcases an engraving by T, depicting a native affected by sleeping sickness in Africa. This captivating image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of trypanosoma, the parasite responsible for this deadly disease. African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is caused by trypanosomes invading red blood cells, as shown in the accompanying picture. These microscopic organisms wreak havoc on their host's health, leading to severe symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and neurological disorders. The conceptual images further emphasize its intricate structure and complex life cycle. These visuals provide insight into how this cunning parasite evades our immune system and persists within its hosts – both humans and animals alike. In Picture No. 10873703, we witness trypanosomes under a microscope in a blood smear sample. The sheer number of these parasites highlights their ability to rapidly multiply within their host's bloodstream. To fully comprehend the transmission dynamics of African sleeping sickness, it is crucial to understand the role played by tsetse flies – depicted in false color SEM imagery – which act as vectors for transmitting trypanosomes from one host to another. The head of a tsetse fly (shown separately) becomes an unwitting carrier that perpetuates this vicious cycle. As we delve deeper into understanding Trypanosoma and its associated diseases like African sleeping sickness through these captivating visuals, let us not forget the ongoing efforts made by researchers worldwide to combat this silent threat. Through innovative research initiatives aimed at developing effective treatments and preventive measures against trypanosome infections, there is hope for eradicating this ancient scourge once and for all. Let these images serve as a stark reminder that while Trypanosoma may be invisible to the naked eye; its impact on human lives cannot be ignored.