vector borne diseases

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malaria

disease found in more than 100 countries. Vectors carry and transmit infectious agent: plasmodium falciparum (most deadly), plasmodium vivax, plasmodium ovale, plasmodium malariae

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dengue disease

disease transmitted through bite of infected vectors. causative agent: flavivirus

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laishmaniasis

vector borne diseases mainly affecting wild rodents, human beings, and carnivorous animals. Transmitted by a sand fly (phlebotomus fly). Causes skin sores

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plague

disease that is transmitted through bite of flea harbored by rodents. Infectious agent: bacterium yersinia pestis

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lyme disease

disease transmitted by black legged ticks. Infectious agent: borrelia burgdorferi. Can cause arthritis in children