Trypanosomiasis: Treatment, follow-up
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After treatment, the patient should have a regular follow-up for 2 to 3 years for possible relapse (T. b. gambiense: check every 6 months). The first sign of relapse is often an increase in the cell count in the cerebrospinal fluid, followed by a rise in its protein content. Recurring fever, drowsiness and chronic headache are also signs of relapse.
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