Real World Science: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases

Closeup of a tick on a leaf. Lyme Disease. Caption: Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease.

Biological vectors carry and transmit diseases that affect plants, animals, and humans. This program focuses on diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks. Students will learn how scientists use the information they gather to help control and prevent the transmission of vector-borne diseases around the world. Part of the "Real World Science" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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biology, insects, viruses

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  • Real World Science: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases

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    Video
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    Streaming
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    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Cerebellum Corporation
    Length:
    14 minutes

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