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An animal that transmits a disease from infected person or its stools etc. to other potential host is called


A

primary host

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B

secondary host

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C

parasite

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D

vector

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Solution

The correct option is D

vector


The correct answer is Option D

Explanation of correct option:

Infections spread by infected arthropod species such as mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine bugs, sandflies, and black flies are known as vector-borne illnesses.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

The definitive or primary host is the creature in which the parasite matures and, if feasible, reproduces sexually.

Option B:

A secondary or intermediate host is an organism that houses a sexually immature parasite and is required by it to develop and complete the parasite's life cycle. It frequently works as a parasite's vector, allowing the infection to reach its final host.

Option C:

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another creature and feeds on or at the cost of that organism.

Final answer: An animal that transmits a disease from an infected person or its stools etc. to another potential host are called vectors


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