sleeping sickness
US /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/
UK /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/
名词
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昏睡病, 非洲锥虫病
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.
示例:
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with sleeping sickness after a trip to Africa.
医生在病人非洲旅行后诊断出其患有昏睡病。
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Preventing tsetse fly bites is crucial to avoid sleeping sickness.
预防采采蝇叮咬对于避免昏睡病至关重要。
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