For usage information, please read the Baker Book House Copyright Statement. Dictionaries-Easton's Bible Dictionary-Heir. Under the patriarchs the property of a father was divided among the sons of his legitimate wives (Genesis 21:10; 24:36; 25:5), the eldest son getting a larger portion than the rest.
African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is caused by Trypanosoma brucei parasites in sub-Saharan Africa and is transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina). American trypanosomiasis, or Chagas disease, is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasites in Latin America and is transmitted by the triatomine or âkissingâ bug.
Last Updated: January 2011 Â© 2011 What is Akabane and what causes it? Akabane (Ah-ka-bayne) is a viral disease spread by biting insects which affects ruminants, such as cattle, goats and sheep. The virus causes reproductive losses (abortions, stillbirths) and deformities of the offspring.Akabane occurs in parts of Australia and other tropical and subtropical areas.kabane virus is transmitted by biting insects (vector). The true vector has not yet been identified, but mosquitoes and biting midges are the most likely suspects. Pregnant ruminants get the virus from the bite of infected insect; the virus is then spread to the offspring through the shared blood circulation.