Practice Question
What disease is transmitted via vector-borne transmission?
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Correct Answer:
Malaria
Rationale:
⭐ Vector-borne transmission occurs when an infectious disease is spread through an intermediate carrier (vector), often an insect such as a mosquito, flea, or tick.
⭐ Malaria is a classic example, transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito, which carries the Plasmodium parasite.
⭐ In contrast, influenza and measles are spread via droplet or airborne transmission, while syphilis is spread through direct sexual contact (bodily fluids).
⭐ Recognizing the transmission route is vital for implementing appropriate prevention strategies (e.g., mosquito nets, repellents, and spraying for malaria).
⭐ Nurses use this knowledge for infection control education and community health promotion in endemic areas.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pathophysiology
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