Sentence examples for being the main vector from inspiring English sources
dirus sensu stricto being the main vector.
Nevertheless, Ae. albopictus was suspected of being the main vector of DENV during major epidemics [ 4] and was shown to be the only vector during simultaneous outbreaks of chikungunya and DENV-2 infection occurring in Gabon in 2007 [ 5].
The various parasites are all transmitted by certain species of female phlebotomine sand flies, and of these, Lutzomyia longipalpis is particularly significant, being the main vector of visceral leishmaniasis in South America [1].
However, over the last few decades, the southeastern part of the country has been experiencing a very large epidemic due to zoonotic transmission, with cats being the main vector through which the disease is transmitted to humans and other animals.
To reduce the disease burden, the National Malaria Control Programme NMCPP) is promoting an integrated approach including mass education, early diagnosis with prompt access to effective treatment and large scale use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs), the latter being the main vector control strategy currently implemented at the community level.
However, zoonotic transmission is also possible, by scratches or bites from asymptomatic or infected animals, with cats being the main vectors through which the disease is transmitted to humans or other animals [ 6- 8].
Degradation of historical buildings is mainly due to the intrusion of water which is the main vector of pollutants.
The hands of health care workers continue to be the main vector for nosocomial infection in hospitals.
Scientists already know that warming temperatures are leading deer ticks, which are the main vector for Lyme disease, to migrate out of their traditional habitats in northeastern and midwestern woodlands.
In Latin America, Lutzomyia longipalpis is the main vector of the protozoan parasite Leishmania infantum, which is the causal agent of American Visceral Leishmaniasis.
In the Orinoco region of Colombia, Rhodnius prolixus is the main vector presenting a stable sylvatic cycle, but is also found colonizing human dwellings.
