African trypanosomiasis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A disease caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei. This disease presents with symptoms depending on the form of the protozoan parasite (Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense or Trypanosoma brucei gambiense). Transmission is through the bite of an infected tsetse fly. Confirmation is by identification of Trypanosoma brucei in a blood or tissue sample.

sections/codes in this section (1F51-1F51)

• Gambiense trypanosomiasis  (1F51.0)
• Rhodesiense trypanosomiasis  (1F51.1)
• Other specified african trypanosomiasis  (1F51.Y)
• African trypanosomiasis, unspecified  (1F51.Z)

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