infections
African Sleeping Sickness
Prevention of African Sleeping Sickness
People can reduce their chances of being bitten by a tsetse fly by doing the following: Avoiding areas that are heavily infested with tsetse flies: Travelers to parts of Africa where tsetse flies live can ask local residents about places to avoid. Wearing heavy long-sleeve tops and long pants: Tsetse flies can bite through thin clothes. Wearing neutral-colored clothing that blends in with the environment: Tsetse flies are attracted to bright or dark colors. Using insect repellents as needed, although they may not be effective against tsetse flies. 