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Write short notes (2-3 sentences) on the following:
Vector
Vector
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- A vector is a living organism that transmits an infectious agent from an infected individual to a healthy individual. It carries germs from the source of infection.
- Biological vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks may carry pathogens that can multiply within their bodies and be delivered to new hosts, usually by biting.
- Example: Female Anopheles mosquito is vector of malaria and female Aedes mosquito is vector of dengue and chikungunya.
- A vector is a living organism that transmits an infectious agent from an infected individual to a healthy individual. It carries germs from the source of infection.
- Biological vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks may carry pathogens that can multiply within their bodies and be delivered to new hosts, usually by biting.
- Example: Female Anopheles mosquito is vector of malaria and female Aedes mosquito is vector of dengue and chikungunya.
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