African Trypanosomiasis
- Pronunciation
- /af-ri-kan try-pan-o-so-mee-uh-sis/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- African Trypanosomiasis
- Plural
- African Trypanosomiasis
Definition
A vector-borne parasitic disease of humans in sub-Saharan Africa, caused by trypanosome parasites transmitted by tsetse flies.
Etymology
From the Greek words 'trypanon', meaning 'borer', and 'soma', meaning 'body'.
Example
African trypanosomiasis is a serious public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, where it can cause severe illness and death.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Tsetse Fly
- Trypanosoma
- Vector-borne Disease
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Usage Notes
African trypanosomiasis is caused by different species of trypanosomes depending on the geographical region.