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No, tsetse flies do not carry anthrax. Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which primarily affects livestock and can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or their products. Tsetse flies are known for transmitting trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) but are not associated with the transmission of anthrax.
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What deadly disease does the tsetse fly carry?
The tsetse fly carries the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, which causes African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness in humans. This disease is often fatal if left untreated and affects the central nervous system.
Where does the tsetse fly originate?
The tsetse fly originally comes from Native Africa.
How long does a tsetse fly live?
A Tse Tse fly will live generally from One to Three months.
How do tsetse flies live?
a tsetse fly starts out as an egg and it stays with its mother. the blood that the mother steals helps the baby grow. then it will hatch and look a maggot. when she can carry it no longer, she releases it in the soil and the tsetse fly will grow up there.
How big does a tsetse fly get?
from 6-15 cm or more...
What is the vector that transmits African sleeping sickness?
tsetse fly
What deadly disease does the tsetse fly carry?
The tsetse fly carries the parasite Trypanosoma brucei, which causes African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness in humans. This disease is often fatal if left untreated and affects the central nervous system.
Is a tsetse fly a mammal or non mammal?
No flies are mammals.
What disease does the tsetse fly cause?
The tsetse fly carries the agent for trypanosamiasis, also known as sleeping sickness.
Where does the tsetse fly originate?
The tsetse fly originally comes from Native Africa.
Which creature is the zebra not bitten by?
Tsetse Fly
Which flies of the Dipterous family include house fly and tsetse fly?
Muscid ?
What are some symptoms of the tsetse fly?
sleeping sickness
How long does a tsetse fly live?
A Tse Tse fly will live generally from One to Three months.
Where do African sleep sickness occur?
African sleeping sickness is contracted by contact with the TseTse Fly. The main habitat of the TseTse fly is between the Sahara and Kalahari Deserts.
How do tsetse flies live?
a tsetse fly starts out as an egg and it stays with its mother. the blood that the mother steals helps the baby grow. then it will hatch and look a maggot. when she can carry it no longer, she releases it in the soil and the tsetse fly will grow up there.
What bugs begin with the letter T?
tsetse fly termite
