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WHAT ARE VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES?


What is a vector?
 
A vector is an organism or insect that transmits an infectious pathogen from an infected animal or human host to an uninfected living being. Arthropod vectors are ectotherms that are sensitive to climatic factors.
 
Survival, development, habitat suitability, and reproduction rates of vectors are influenced by the weather conditions.
 
What are vector-borne diseases?
 
Human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by mosquitoes, sandflies, triatomine bugs, blackflies, ticks, tsetse flies, mites, snails and lice.
 
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