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What are the dangers to humans who have babesiosis?
Babesiosis is a disease mainly caused by ticks. This disease is similar to malaria and can cause severe anemia.
What are vectors used for in controlling maleria?
In relation to malaria, the word 'vector' refers to the means by which a disease is transmitted, specifically an organic host. So bats, rats, ticks, fleas and Outbreak monkeys can all be vectors. In malaria's case, the vector is the mosquito. So you don't really use vectors to control malaria, but rather try to control malaria by stopping on the vector, i.e. get yourself a mosquito net or don't trek through the jungle.
Are there ticks in Kodiak Alaska?
Ticks are not native to Alaska. If you have ticks, you brought them with you.
What is the name given to such organism that transmit the diseases from infected to healthy person?
We call this a pathogen. Path- means disease while -gen means to make.
What use do ticks have?
ticks have no use
What is a group of ticks called?
ticks
What the treatment for malaria?
The treatment for malaria depends with the type of malaria. There are two types of malaria: mild malaria and severe malaria. The severe malaria requires intravenous (IV) drug treatment and fluids in the hospital while mild malaria requires oral medication.
Are ticks segmented worms?
No, ticks are not segmented worms.
Kill ticks by flushing?
No - ticks are killed by alcohol .
Ticks on people?
Yes, ticks will feed on people.
What is the host of ticks?
Usually, ticks go after blood.
Does a virus causes malaria?
Virus does not cause malaria. Malaria is caused by a protozoa from the genus Plasmodium.
