Vector-Borne Diseases

The Vector-Borne Diseases topic includes research on the causative pathogens, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infections and diseases that are transmitted by vectors such as mosquitos, ticks, and fleas that carry infectious microbes to humans.

A disease vector is an animal that acts as a carrier of an infectious agent into other organisms, especially humans. Well-known vector-borne diseases are Zika virus and Lyme disease. Vector-borne diseases are a major cause of death and serious illness for humans.