vector-borne

Adjective

Meaning

vector-borne (not comparable)

(of a disease or disease agent) Transmitted by a vector, such as mosquitos.

Examples

Commenting on the rationale for these two articles, the authors write: "We hope that these pieces of work will help answer many of the questions faced by veterinary clinicians regarding vector-borne pathogens in our feline patients. Source: Internet

Many existing vector-borne diseases are aided by human activities such as land clearing and deforestation, habitat destruction, agricultural irrigation, the establishment of waterways, urbanisation and increasing settlement of new areas. Source: Internet

The Minister highlighted that Mauritius being a tropical country is considerably vulnerable to outbreaks and proliferation of vector-borne diseases. Source: Internet

One of the report’s key findings is that climate change will increase the prevalence of vector-borne diseases, such as malaria and Zika. Source: Internet

With more mosquitoes to carry vector-borne diseases, the diseases are likely to become more common. Source: Internet

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