List 2 arthropod vectors of disease and one each viral and bacterial diseases that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. What is the best way to control all arthropod vectored diseases? Bonus 2 points if correctly give genus and species of organisms that cause these diseases.
Arthropod Vector diseases
* Disease - Leishmaniasis
Arthropod vector - Phlebotomus species
Disease agent- Leishmania donovani ( protozoan)
* Disease - Plague
Arthropod vector - Flea, xenopsylla cheopis
Disease agent - Yersina pestis , Bacteria
* Disease - Tularemia
Arthropod vector - Tick, Dermacentor species
Disease agent - Francisella tularensis ,bacteria
* Disease - Colorado tick fever
Arthropod vector - Dermacentor species
Disease agent - Eyach virus
Control Measures against Arthropod vector borne diseases
> Eradication and control of arthropod vector which spread the disease.
.> use of Vaccinations
> Use insect repellents.
> Chemical poisoning such as insecticides against vectors
> Biological control of athropods.
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