Vectors one Flashcards
1
Q
what is the estimated burden of infectious diseases
A
17%
2
Q
how are vector borne infections transmitted
A
through Bite of infected arthropod species
3
Q
name arthropod species
A
mosquito, sandfly, triatomine bugs, blackflies
4
Q
are anthropods cold or warm blooded
A
cold
5
Q
what is the most deadly vector borne disease
A
malaria
6
Q
what is the fastest growing vector borne dissease
A
dengue
7
Q
how much has dengue increased
A
30 fold over the last 50 years
8
Q
what does the weather affect
A
survival and reproduction rate of vectors.
Habitat and suitability
distribution and abundance
biting rates
also affects development survival and reproduction of pathogen inside vector
9
Q
what influences vector distribution
A
climate change Habitat destruction and changing land use societal change Host density Pesticide application
10
Q
name three things that can cause vector borne infections
A
protozoa
Helminth
viruses
