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Vector (Disease)

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

A vector is an organism which carries a pathogen and can cause other organisms to be infected.

About Vectors

Vectors are usually animals.

Examples

Mosquitos are vectors for malaria.
The tsetse fly is a vector for sleeping sickness.