The term for the type of vector by which an organism transmits a pathogen while also being the reservoir?
Biological Vector (think mosquito bite, which involves sharing of fluids)
Biological vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens from one host to another through direct contact and sharing of body fluids. One example of a biological vector is a mosquito, which can transmit various diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus.
When a mosquito bites an infected person, it ingests blood containing the pathogen. The pathogen then enters the mosquito’s gut and begins to replicate. After a few days, the mosquito’s salivary glands become infected and can transmit the pathogen to another host when the mosquito feeds on their blood.
To prevent transmission of diseases through biological vectors like mosquitoes, it is important to take preventative measures such as wearing long-sleeved clothing, using insect repellent, and avoiding areas with high mosquito populations. In addition, mosquito control measures such as the use of insecticides and elimination of standing water breeding sites can help reduce mosquito populations and lower the risk of transmission.
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