Vectors

• Vectors: responsible for transmitting the parasite from one host to another
• What are the 2 types of vectors for parasites?

  biologic and mechanical
• Biologic vector: transmits the parasite only after the latter has completed its DEVELOPMENT within the host
• Give example of biologic vector?

  Aedes mosquito carrying wuchureria bancrofti
• Wuchureria bancrofti causes what?

  Filariasis or elephantiasis
• filariasis: disease in the lymphatic system
• Where is filariasis common in the Philippines?

  Palawan
• Mechanical vector is also known as what?

  Phoretic vector
• Mechanical vector: only transports the parasite
• Give 2 examples of mechanical vector?

  flies and cockroaches