Vector-borne Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How are vector-borne diseases transmitted? Why do vectors need blood?
A
Transmitted by blood-feeding anthropods
Need blood to transmit diseases
2
Q
What role does temperature play in impacting vector life history traits? What is the role of enzymes in this process?
A
Life history traits depend on external temperature bc they’re ectothermic (body temp is externally regulated)
3
Q
Do all climatic factors always lead to linear impact on vector-borne disease transmission? Why or why not?
A
Traits involved in VBD depend nonlinearly on temperature (there’s a perfect middle temperature for them to thrive)
4
Q
How are transmission models used and why are they important?
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