African trypanosomiasis in two short-term Australian travelers to Malawi.
We report two microbiologically confirmed cases of trypanosomiasis in short-term Australian travelers to Malawi. The initial diagnosis was followed by medi-evacuation to South Africa where suramin therapy was commenced. The treatment course was completed on return to Australia, with subsequent follow-up. This diagnosis should be considered in travelers returning from an endemic region.
Darby
Jonathan D
JD
Department of Infectious Diseases, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. jondarby76@yahoo.com.au
Huber
Martin G P
MG
Sieling
Willi L
WL
Spelman
Denis W
DW
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008295:Malawi; D008297:Male; D013498:Suramin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014344:Trypanocidal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016833:Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014353:Trypanosomiasis, African / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014344:Trypanocidal Agents; D013498:Suramin