PRESCOTTS GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
PRESCOTTS GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781307412420
Author: WILLEY
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 35.2, Problem 4CC
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In the vectors borne disease transmission, the microbes need a carrier to spread infections. The vectors act as a carrier in transmitting the infection from the infected individual to healthy individual or directly transmit disease to the healthy individual. For example, mosquito, ticks, bats, and dogs.

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