Trypanosoma evansi: Effects of zinc and copper in experimentally infected rats

► Trypanosoma evansi is the etiologic agent of a disease known as Mal de cadeiras. ► Zinc is an essential trace element for all organisms. ► Zinc can be considered a tool in the modulation of immune response. ► Copper is an essential nutrient to iron metabolism and activation of enzymes. ► The treatment with these metals is capable of controlling the infection by T. evansi.