African trypanosomiasis

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Key articles

World Health Organization. Guidelines for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis. Jun 2024 [internet publication].Full text

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical care of human African trypanosomiasis​. Apr 2024 [internet publication].Full text

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