Describe a vector-borne disease that represents public health problems in the United States.
Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements Describe a vector-borne disease that represents public health problems in the United States. Infections may be spread among humans by intermediaries known as vectors. Certain insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, etc., serve as vectors. Using your course textbook, the South University Online Library, and the Internet, research the vector-borne diseases. Find maps that reveal the vector-borne diseases that have significantly affected the world history (e.g., plague). In your response, address the following: Describe the organism that causes the disease and the vector that transmits the disease to humans. Briefly list the health problems caused by the disease and whether the disease can be fatal. Provide key statistics on the frequency with which the disease occurs in the United States and whether certain areas…
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