An outbreak of a vector borne disease along a river system in centrla Uganda has been identified, triggering a national alert. Patients present with complex neurological symptoms and flagellated parasites have been isolated from local animals.    Based on the above information, what pathogen do you suspect might be the cause? And why? To control the outbreak, what treatments and interventions would be the most effective?

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