Which diseases are commonly transmitted by the tsetsefly?

The tsetse fly is known to transmit African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, in humans and animals.

- African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is a parasitic disease that is transmitted by the tsetse fly. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa and is caused by the protozoan parasites Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. Symptoms of African trypanosomiasis include fever, fatigue, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, the disease can progress to the central nervous system, causing confusion, seizures, and coma.
- Nagana is a animal trypanosomiasis that is transmitted by the tsetse fly. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa and is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Symptoms of nagana include fever, weight loss, weakness, and anemia. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal.