Nagana

Definition

A disease of animals caused by protozoans in the genus Trypanosoma.

Etymology

From the Zulu word 'nakane', related to the Swahili 'nagona', meaning 'to be depressed' or 'to be in low spirits' often associated with sleep sickness.

Example

Nagana is a serious disease that affects livestock in Africa.

Related Terms

• Trypanosomes
• Tsetse flies
• African sleeping sickness

Usage Notes

Nagana is transmitted by tsetse flies and can cause severe anemia, weakness, and death in animals.