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The document outlines various types of diseases including pathogenic, deficiency, hereditary, and physiological disorders, providing examples for each. It also details methods for controlling mosquito populations at different life stages and highlights the role of mosquitoes as vectors in transmitting diseases through their bites. The information emphasizes the importance of prevention and control measures to mitigate the impact of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Bio Project

The document outlines various types of diseases including pathogenic, deficiency, hereditary, and physiological disorders, providing examples for each. It also details methods for controlling mosquito populations at different life stages and highlights the role of mosquitoes as vectors in transmitting diseases through their bites. The information emphasizes the importance of prevention and control measures to mitigate the impact of mosquito-borne diseases.

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VARIATION

Types Description Example


Pathogenic  Tuberculosis
 Athlete’s Foot
A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its  Influenza
host. Another name for a pathogen is an infectious
agent, as they cause infections. As with any
organism, pathogens prioritize survival and
reproduction.

Deficiency Deficiency diseases are health conditions that arise  Vitamin D deficiency
due to a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. These  Calcium deficiency
nutrients can include vitamins, minerals, proteins,  Protein-energy
carbohydrates, and fats. malnutrition (PEM)
Hereditary Hereditary diseases, also known as genetic  Sickle cell disease
disorders or inherited diseases, are conditions  Huntington's disease
caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic  Muscular dystrophy
material (DNA). These abnormalities can be
inherited from one or both parents and may
manifest at birth or later in life.
Physiology Typically, physiological processes refer to the  Cardiovascular
normal Disorders
functioning of the body's systems and organs.  Neurological Disorders
 Metabolic Disorders

Mosquito life cycle

Method control for Mosquitos

Egg stage
 Tightly cover water storage containers.
 mosquito traps such as the use of salt.
Larval Stage
 Use larvicides such as Bti or Methoprene, which disrupt the development of mosquito
larvae.
 Introduce larvivorous fish, copepods, or predatory insects like dragonfly larvae into
bodies of water.
Pupal Stage
 Skim or filter water surfaces to remove mosquito pupae.
 Insect growth regulators (IGRs) like Methoprene can be applied to water sources to
inhibit pupal development.
Adult Stage
 Encourage the use of mosquito repellents, long clothing, and bed nets to prevent
mosquito bites.
 Use insecticides, either as residual sprays or fogging, to kill adult mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes’ role as a Vector


Mosquitoes play a significant role as vectors in the transmission of various pathogenic diseases.
As they feed on the blood of humans and animals, mosquitoes can pick up pathogens from
infected hosts and transmit them to other individuals through subsequent bites. The transmission
of diseases by mosquitoes occurs through their saliva, which contains anticoagulants that
facilitate blood feeding and may also contain pathogens.
Diagram of Mosquito life Cycle

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