Fleming Mant Sandwith

Sleeping Sickness

Health EN ↓ 5 episodes

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant monograph was penned, British Empire physicians recognized the disastrous impact of trans-continental expeditions led by infected African porters, which ignited an epidemic that claimed the lives of half...

Author

Fleming Mant Sandwith

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Health

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Sep 25, 2025

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05 - Sleeping Sickness by Fleming Mant Sandwith 25.09.2025

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant mon...

04 - Sleeping Sickness by Fleming Mant Sandwith 25.09.2025

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant mon...

03 - Sleeping Sickness by Fleming Mant Sandwith 25.09.2025

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant mon...

02 - Sleeping Sickness by Fleming Mant Sandwith 25.09.2025

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant mon...

01 - Sleeping Sickness by Fleming Mant Sandwith 25.09.2025

In the twenty-first century, sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) remains a grave threat to both adults and children, as well as a risk for tourists exploring the game parks of East Africa. This deadly disease is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted through the bite of the tsetse fly, an insect with striking reddish eyes and a formidable proboscis. Back in 1912, when this poignant mon...

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