Evidence for the occurrence of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense sleeping sickness outside the traditional focus in south-eastern Uganda.

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Published in Ann Trop Med Parasitol on December 01, 1999

Authors

J C Enyaru1, M Odiit, R Winyi-Kaboyo, C G Sebikali, E Matovu, D Okitoi, W Olaho-Mukani

Author Affiliations

1: Livestock Health Research Institute, Tororo, Uganda.

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