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What is the vector that transmits African sleeping sickness?

tsetse fly


Is a tsetse fly a mammal or non mammal?

No flies are mammals.


What disease does the tsetse fly cause?

The tsetse fly carries the agent for trypanosamiasis, also known as sleeping sickness.


What does the tsetse fly transmit?

The tsetse fly is known to transmit a parasitic infection called trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in animals. This disease can be serious if left untreated, causing symptoms such as fever, headaches, joint pain, and in some cases, neurological problems.


What disease does the tsetse fly give?

The tsetse fly transmits the parasite that causes African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness. This disease can affect both humans and animals and can be fatal if not treated promptly. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headaches, and in later stages, neurological problems and disturbances in sleep patterns.


What are some other names for the tsetse fly?

They are also called tik-tik flies.


Where does the tsetse fly originate?

The tsetse fly originally comes from Native Africa.


Which creature is the zebra not bitten by?

Tsetse Fly


Which flies of the Dipterous family include house fly and tsetse fly?

Muscid ?


How long does a tsetse fly live?

A Tse Tse fly will live generally from One to Three months.


Where do African sleep sickness occur?

African sleeping sickness is contracted by contact with the TseTse Fly. The main habitat of the TseTse fly is between the Sahara and Kalahari Deserts.


Does the tsetse fly live in Madagascar?

No, the tsetse fly does not live in Madagascar. Tsetse flies are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in regions with dense vegetation and water sources, where they thrive in habitats suitable for their development. Madagascar's unique ecosystem and geographic isolation do not support the presence of tsetse flies.