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How do vectors play a role in the transmission of disease? What are some procedures for control and prevention? Provide a specific example and include references used for this solution.

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This solution explains the role of vectors in transmission of diseases. The explanations are broken up into two steps. The first discusses the role vectors play in the treatment of disease, and the second discusses measures that can be taken for control and prevention. The posting is a total of 204 words and the three sources used are also included in the solution.

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Questions: How do vectors play a role in the transmission of disease? What are some procedures for control and prevention? Provide a specific example.

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Vectors play an important role in the treatment of disease. These diseases are caused by an infectious microbe that is transmitted to people by blood-sucking arthropods. The most common vectors include blood sucking insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, lice, biting ...

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