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Subperiodic-diurnal Circadian Rhythm of Trypanosoma brucei Rhodesiense in Peripheral Blood of Infected Humans: a Case Report from Zambia
Authors: Victor Mwanakasale, Aaron Nyirenda, Paul Daka, Freddie Masaninga, Frank Shamilimo.
Abstract
We present a case of a male adult patient that was diagnosed with stage-1 of Rhodesiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (rHAT). On the day of confirming the diagnosis, peripheral blood examination of the patient in the morning sample revealed no trypanosomes while early evening examination showed trypanosomes present. We try to offer a nature’s explanation for this observation. This is important to minimise missed diagnosis of rHAT.
Citation:
Victor Mwanakasale, Aaron Nyirenda, Paul Daka, et al. Subperiodic-diurnal Circadian Rhythm of Trypanosoma brucei Rhodesiense in Peripheral Blood of Infected Humans: a Case Report from Zambia. 2025; 9(12).
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10.33425/2639-944X.1448
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