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swahili [noun]

Homa ya mbu

Maana (Definition)

A febrile tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing acute muscle pain and high fever.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dengue / mosquito-borne viral fever

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

homa ya mbu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Medical
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvua za masika zikimalizika homa ya mbu huongezeka mara nyingi."

Translation: When long rains end mosquito-borne fever often increases.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
dengueChoma picha
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