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vector-borne (adjective), more vector-borne, most vector-borne
A description of a disease which affects more than one species and that is transmitted by the host to other host species: Many vector-borne carriers are insects or arthropods; for example, mosquitoes are the vectors for malaria.

An increase in vector-borne diseases can be associated with changes in weather conditions; such as, prolonged droughts.

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