Vectors (tsetse flies)

Vectors, such as tsetse flies, are insects that transmit diseases from one host to another. Tsetse flies specifically carry the parasite responsible for African sleeping sickness. They bite humans and animals, and during this process, the parasite enters the bloodstream, causing illness. Vectors are not affected by the diseases they carry; they act as carriers, facilitating the spread. Understanding vectors helps in controlling and preventing disease transmission through measures like reducing contact with these insects, using protective clothing, and implementing habitat management strategies.