Pathogenic transmission via mechanical vector

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Mechanical Vector Transmission

Pathogenic transmission from host to host through a biological vector. These vectors are usually arthropods and transmit via biting.

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Biological Vector Transmission

Types of vector transmission include:
- Mechanical transmission
- Biological transmission

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Pathogenic transmission by mechanical or biological vector

Vector Transmission

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A disease carrier that transmits a pathogen from one host to another

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