Concept

Sleeping sickness

Properties

Alt label
  • African trypanosomiasis
SES ID
  • 436435
  • 436437
Notation
  • 436435
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • Two-stage parasitic disease leading to lethargy and death if untreated. Caused by protozoa of Trypanosoma genus and transmitted by tsetse flies. Also known in animals as nagana or surra.