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What is organism that carries and transmits pathogens?
An organism that carries and transmits pathogens is known as a vector. Vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, can transmit diseases to humans and other animals by biting or feeding on them. They play a crucial role in the life cycle of many pathogens, facilitating their spread and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. By understanding vectors, public health efforts can be directed towards controlling disease transmission.
What are the two common diseases caused by fungi in humans?
Ringworm and Athlete's Foot.
What do tsetese fly apart?
tsetse fly is an African fly that carries various diseases to humans and animals. Unually linked with 'sleeping sickness'
Does the lice transmits diseases?
Head lice are currently being considered as vectors (able to carry disease). At the moment though there is nothing to prove that lice can carry or transmit virus or disease to humans..
What diseases affect the elderly?
The most common diseases of aging include Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer , diabetes, depression , and heart disease .
How dangerous is the tsetse fly?
The tsetse fly is extremely dangerous because it transmits diseases. It transmits African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness. About 30,000 people in Africa are currently infected by sleeping sickness.
What are various common diseases humans are susceptible to and what are the ways to prevent them?
You didn't pay attention in Health class did you?
What is an organism that carriers and transmits pathogens to humans or other animals?
Vector.
What is an American fly that transmits diseases?
The American house fly (Musca domestica) is a common fly that can transmit various diseases. It is known to carry pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause illnesses like gastroenteritis and food poisoning. These flies often breed in decaying organic matter, which increases their potential to spread diseases to humans through contaminated food and surfaces. Proper sanitation and pest control measures are essential to mitigate the risks associated with house flies.
What are some common myths about rats and how do they differ from the reality of these creatures?
Common myths about rats include that they are dirty, carry diseases, and are aggressive towards humans. In reality, rats are clean animals that groom themselves regularly, they can carry diseases but are not inherently dirty, and they are typically timid and avoid confrontation with humans.
What is the type of mosquito that transmits Dengue virus to humans?
Aedes aegyptiAedes Egyptia.
What diseases do you get from animals?
There are several zoonotic diseases, or diseases that can be passed on from animals to humans. The most common ones out of all of them are rabies, anthrax, tapeworm, encephalitis, influenza, the virus Salmonella enterica, Q-fever, and plague.
