sleeping sickness
US /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/
UK /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/
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penyakit tidur, tripanosomiasis Afrika
an infectious disease common in parts of Africa, caused by trypanosomes transmitted by the tsetse fly, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and lethargy, and progressing to neurological damage and death if untreated.
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with sleeping sickness after a trip to Africa.
Doktor mendiagnosis pesakit dengan penyakit tidur selepas perjalanan ke Afrika.
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Preventing tsetse fly bites is crucial to avoid sleeping sickness.
Mencegah gigitan lalat tsetse adalah penting untuk mengelakkan penyakit tidur.