The complex health seeking pathway of a human African trypanosomiasis patient in C ôte d’Ivoire underlines the need of setting up passive surveillance systems
ConclusionThis description illustrates the complexity of detecting the last HAT cases due to complex diagnosis and the progressive disinterest and unawareness by both health professionals and the population. It confirms the need of implementing passive surveillance in combination with continued sensitization and health staff training.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Minay égninrin Koné Source Type: research
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