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