*Trypanosoma brucei* is a hemoflagellate protozoan that causes African sleeping sickness. It is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites. 

*Trypanosoma brucei*

West African trypanosomiasis is a more commonly reported disease and is more chronic compared to East African trypanosomiasis. It is caused by *Trypanosoma brucei gambiense* transmission. 

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- East African trypanosomiasis
- West African trypanosomiasis

Types of Human African trypanosomiasis

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East African trypanosomiasis is caused by *Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense* and it is less commonly reported compared to West African trypanosomiasis. 

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