Krankheitsüberträgern
Krankheitsüberträger, also known as vectors, are organisms that transmit infectious pathogens from one host to another. These pathogens can be bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or other disease-causing agents. Vectors themselves are typically not harmed by the pathogen they carry, but they play a crucial role in the transmission cycle.
Common types of vectors include arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and flies. For instance, mosquitoes
However, vectors are not limited to arthropods. In some cases, larger animals can also act as reservoirs