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Why Do we Fall Ill — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceWhy Do we Fall Ill2 Marks
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What are vectors? Give two examples.
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Vectors are organisms that carry a pathogen (disease causing agent) from one person to other. These are generally mosquitoes, insects, flys, etc.Eg:
  1. Female anopheles mosquito is vector of malaria.
  2. Female aedes mosquito is vetor of dengue and chickengunya.

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