[African trypanosomiasis of icterohemorrhagic form]

A case report of trypanosomiasis (T. rhodesiense), observed in a French tourist is described. The clinical picture associated a cytolytic hepatic jaundice, a thrombopenia with hemorrhagic manifestations, a renal insufficiency and secondarily a neutropenia with anemia. Moderate and transitory anomalies in the cerebrospinal fluid were noted. The cure was effectuated by administration of pentamidine.