Question

Name the protozoan organism responsible for sleeping sickness

Answer 1

Answer:Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosomoa brucei gambiense

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Sleeping sickness is caused by two types of parasites Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosomoa brucei gambiense

Explanation:

T b rhodesiense causes the more severe form of the illness.

Tsetse flies carry the infection. When an infected fly bites you, the infection spreads through your blood.

Risk factors include living in parts of Africa where the disease is found and being bitten by tsetse flies. The disease does not occur in the United States, but travelers who have visited or lived in Africa can be infected.