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What is the vector for Trypanosoma brucei brucei?
Fly (genus Glossina)
Where do the epimastigote forms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei develop?
Salivary gland
What are the symptoms of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection in animals?
Edematous swelling, watery discharge from eyes, and anemia
Where can trypanosomes be found in the acute and early stage of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection?
Peripheral blood
Which drug is considered the drug of choice for T. brucei in horses, dogs, cattle, and other animals?
Quinapyramine (antrycide methyl sulfate)
Test your knowledge of the life cycle of Trypanosoma, a parasitic protozoan that causes diseases like African sleeping sickness. Learn about the different stages of the life cycle and how the parasite is transmitted between hosts.
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