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Term: Vector-borne Transmission

Description:

Vector-borne transmission refers to the process of disease transmission that occurs when a disease-causing agent, such as a virus or parasite, is transmitted from one host to another through a vector, typically an arthropod organism like mosquitoes, ticks, or flies.

Examples:

Noun (General):

1. The vector-borne transmission of malaria is a significant public health concern in tropical regions.
2. Preventing vector-borne transmission requires effective control of the mosquito population.

Noun (Specific):

1. Mosquitoes are the primary vectors responsible for the vector-borne transmission of dengue fever.
2. Lyme disease is primarily transmitted through vector-borne transmission by tick bites.

Adjective:

1. The regions with a high incidence of vector-borne transmission diseases require specific control measures.
2. Early detection and treatment are crucial in tackling vector-borne transmission illnesses.

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