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Difference between pathogen and vector :
| Pathogen | Vector |
|---|---|
| A pathogen is a microorganism or agent that can cause disease in a host organism. | A vector is an organism or agent that can transmit a pathogen from one host to another. |
| Pathogen are generally bacteria, virus, protozoa etc. | Vector are generally mosquitoes, flies, rats, etc. |
| Example: Plasmodium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Example: Aedes mosquito, Tsetse fly, Rats. |
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