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Arthropod Vectors

Arthropods, other than insects and arachnids, which transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Arthropods, other than insects and arachnids, which transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arthropod Vector
  • Vector, Arthropod
  • Vectors, Arthropod

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coord IM with specific arthropod (IM); specify both infecting organism & vector if pertinent; ARACHNID VECTORS and INSECT VECTORS are also avail

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  1. N06.850w.335w.188w.100
  2. N06.850w.520w.203.375w.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Arthropod Vectors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001179. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001179
  2. Arthropod Vectors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65455862