With reference to Vector Borne Diseases, consider the following statements:1.These are illnesses caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites that are transmitted to humans or animals through the bite of infected vectors.2.The burden of these diseases is highest in tropical and subtropical areas.3.Vector Borne Diseases can also occur through the environmental exposure.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Vector Borne Diseases, consider the following statements:
1.These are illnesses caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites that are transmitted to humans or animals through the bite of infected vectors.
2.The burden of these diseases is highest in tropical and subtropical areas.
3.Vector Borne Diseases can also occur through the environmental exposure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Vector Borne Diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites that are transmitted to humans or animals through the bite of infected vectors. The burden of these diseases is highest in tropical and subtropical areas, and they disproportionately affect the poorest populations.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Vector Borne Diseases cannot occur through the environmental exposure because there is a need for vector such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, or flies for the occurrence of the Vector Borne Diseases.

Source: ForumIAS

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