These are some of the information for the 1st Chapter for Science Form 5. Students need to understand the what are Vectors . When studying this sub chapter, we would like to advise students to investigate more as this are favorite questions for SPM Examination.
Student should ask the following questions
a) What are vectors?
b) What are pathogens?
c) How are pathogens spread ?
d) What are the method used to control the spread of disease ?
Vectors are organism which carries pathogens.
Vectors:
Vectors can be animals or insects which carries pathogens to spread disease.
Example of Vectors
1. Housefly (Vector) — > Bacteria (pathogens) —> Cholera
2. Rats ( Vector) ———>Fleas (pathogens) ——-> Plague
3. Fox/dogs (Vectors)—>Virus (pathogens) —–> Rabies
Question:
Can human be the vector for disease?
The answer is YES. Lets take a look of an example AIDS. Human can carry the virus and spread the disease too.

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