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Betsy Nolasco
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What is the best definition of a vector? 

A)  an agent of disease transmission 
B)  a parasitic organism 
C)  a dosage level 
D)  an agent of infection

Vector

An agent, such as an insect or rodent, that carries and transmits a disease-causing organism from one host to another.

Disease Transmission

The mechanism by which a disease spreads from one individual to another, either through direct contact, vectors, or environmental factors.

Parasitic Organism

An organism that lives on or within a host species, deriving nutrients at the host's expense, often causing harm but occasionally living in an otherwise harmless relationship.

  • Become aware of the crucial role vectors play in the spread of infectious diseases and the transmission mechanisms involved.
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