What is the difference between a vector and a pathogen?

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Enrique Chavez · Answer 1 · 2018-10-24T23:47:36+0000

A vector is an organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a disease or parasites.
A pathogen is a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
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