5 Questions
Which of the following is true about vectors?
Vectors can transmit infectious pathogens between humans and from animals to humans
What are some examples of vector-borne diseases mentioned in the text?
Malaria, dengue, and yellow fever
Where is the burden of vector-borne diseases highest?
Tropical and subtropical areas
What are vectors capable of doing once they become infectious?
Transmitting the pathogen for the rest of their life during each subsequent bite/blood meal
What impact do diseases like Chikungunya, leishmaniasis, and lymphatic filariasis have?
They cause chronic suffering, life-long morbidity, disability and occasional stigmatisation
Test your knowledge of vector-borne diseases with this quiz. Explore the transmission of infectious pathogens by vectors such as bloodsucking insects and the impact on human and animal health.
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