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Which of the following is a common symptom of trypanosomiasis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of trypanosomiasis?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Inflammation of the brain (correct)
- Muscle pain
- Skin rash
What is the primary mode of transmission of trypanosomiasis to humans?
What is the primary mode of transmission of trypanosomiasis to humans?
- Tsetse fly bites (correct)
- Contaminated water
- Direct contact with infected individuals
- Mosquito bites
Where do the trypanosome parasites spread to after being injected into humans?
Where do the trypanosome parasites spread to after being injected into humans?
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Lymphoid tissue (correct)
- Lungs
Which of the following diseases is caused by a trypanosome species?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a trypanosome species?
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What is the primary clinical significance seen in trypanosomiasis infections?
What is the primary clinical significance seen in trypanosomiasis infections?
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