Trypanosoma Gambiense

Trypanosoma gambiense (T. gambiense) is a species of trypanosome that is distributed in Africa between latitudes 14-13 degrees. The carriers of this species are antelopes, pigs and goats. The carrier is the blood-sucking tsetse fly. T. gambiense is the causative agent of African trypanosomiasis. T. gambiense belongs to the genus Trypanosoma.

_Trypanosoma gambience_ is a species of trepomast from the class Flagellates, which lives in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. This species is one of the most widespread in its group and is found between 15° north and 20° south latitude. The carriers are kudu, nilgai, temmina, gazelles, warthogs, rams, pigots, etc. The carriers are the blood-sucking tsetse fly of the genus Glossina.

_Tr. gambiencum_ is the causative agent of African elephant trypanomatosis, which is characterized by severe loss of body weight, weakness, dysuria, intestinal upset, ataxia, incoordination and other symptoms. Initially, this parasite is found in pigs and goats, then it begins to develop in the blood of animals and eventually enters the host’s body. However, transmission of the parasite from animals to humans occurs only in rare cases; usually, humans are carriers of the disease.

**Relevance of the fight against African trypanosis**

African trypanomosis is one of the most dangerous diseases transmitted through the bites of an infected tsetse fly or through contact with the blood of a carrier or patient. The infected organism can spread to livestock, poultry and other animals, but the parasites are primarily carried by insects and parasitoids. Treatment of this infection depends on the severity of the lesion and should be carried out with medications.

The fight against African elephant trypanomosis is carried out by reducing the number of carriers and vectors of the disease. Research is also being conducted to develop new methods for diagnosing and treating the infection. It is important to note that the disease is common and dangerous not only in Africa, but also in other parts of the world where this infection was introduced for commercial or personal purposes. Therefore, constant and comprehensive protection of countries from the manifestations of African tryposis is necessary.