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Know Your Risk: Vector-Borne Diseases

Vector-borne diseases are those that are caused by pathogens transmitted by a vector which in many cases is an insect or other arthropod.

Know Your Risk: Important Vector-borne Diseases in the Northeastern United States

Length: 00:03:44 | Erika Machtinger

Vector-borne diseases are caused by pathogens transmitted by a biting arthropod like a tick, mosquito, or flea. There are many vector-borne diseases of global importance, and several are found in the United States.

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  • Know Your Risk: Important Vector-borne Diseases in the Northeastern United States

    Know Your Risk: Important Vector-borne Diseases in the Northeastern United States

    Length: 00:03:44 | Erika Machtinger

    Vector-borne diseases are caused by pathogens transmitted by a biting arthropod like a tick, mosquito, or flea. There are many vector-borne diseases of global importance, and several are found in the United States.
  • Know Your Risk: What are Vector-borne Diseases?

    Know Your Risk: What are Vector-borne Diseases?

    Length: 00:02:30 | Erika Machtinger

    Vector-borne diseases are those that are caused by pathogens transmitted by a vector which in many cases is an insect or other arthropod.
  • Know Your Risk: What is a Zoonotic Disease?

    Know Your Risk: What is a Zoonotic Disease?

    Length: 00:02:20 | Erika Machtinger

    Zoonotic diseases are those caused by pathogens that are naturally transmissible from animals to people. Many of the vector-borne diseases in the United States are considered zoonotic diseases as well.
  • Know Your Risk: Who is at Risk for Vector-Borne Diseases?

    Know Your Risk: Who is at Risk for Vector-Borne Diseases?

    Length: 00:02:21 | Erika Machtinger

    Vector-borne diseases can cause serious harm. Who is at risk for contracting these diseases, and can we mitigate our risk?
  • Know Your Risk: Assess Your Risk

    Know Your Risk: Assess Your Risk

    Length: 00:03:32 | Erika Machtinger

    Risk assessments are the first thing you can do to help avoid vector bites, but what is risk and what is involved in risk?
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This series covers important aspects of vector-borne diseases including what they are, who is at risk, and which diseases are common in the northeastern United States.

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