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Trypanosoma forms in blood smear from patient with African trypanosomiasis Nervous system

African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Infectious · Chronic

A parasitic infection spread by tsetse flies in sub-Saharan Africa, which can invade the brain and is fatal without treatment.

10 min read
Anal condyloma Digestive system

Anal warts

Infectious · Chronic

Small growths in and around the anus caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), usually spread through sexual contact.

5 min read
Eyes and vision

Trachoma

Infectious · Chronic

An eye infection that can cause blindness.

1 min read
Digestive system

Tropical sprue

Infectious · Chronic

Malabsorption in tropical regions.

1 min read