ENT 202 Exam 3 Introduction to Entomology,
2026/2027 Question Entomological Competency
Examination|Just Released!!
What is the causal agent, vector, hosts, and reservoir for
malaria? Where do most cases occur? What are the
symptoms of malaria? Are there treatments or vaccines? -
ANSWER--Agent: Plasmodium
Reservoir: humans
Vector: mosquitoes
Africa: 1 in 5 childhood deaths caused by Malaria
Symptoms:
,- severe, repetitious boosts of fever and chills (every 24-48
hours)
- malaise to extreme fatigue
- often becomes chronic with relapses occurring moths or
even years after initial infection (parasites hide in the liver)
Treatments:
Vaccine but low efficiency
Anti-malarial drugs can prevent infection, but have severe
side effects
Can be cured with anti malarial drugs, but many types of
the parasite are drug resistant
,What is the vector and reservoir for Zika virus? Where is it
most prevalent? What are the symptoms? What are the
consequences of infection for pregnant women? -
ANSWER--Vector: Mosquitoes
Reservoir: Nonhuman and human primates
Americas
Symptoms:
fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle
pain
you can pass it to your baby. Zika infection during
pregnancy causes a birth defect called MICROCEPHALY
, and other brain problems. It also may be linked to other
serious problems for a baby
What is the vector and reservoir for West Nile virus? Does
it occur in the U.S.? - ANSWER--Vector: Mosquitoes
Reservoir: Birds
West and Mid-West
What is the causal agent, vector and reservoir for Lyme
disease? What are the symptoms? - ANSWER--Agent:
Borrelia burgdorferi
Reservoir: white-tailed deer, white-footed mouse
Vector: the black-legged tick
2026/2027 Question Entomological Competency
Examination|Just Released!!
What is the causal agent, vector, hosts, and reservoir for
malaria? Where do most cases occur? What are the
symptoms of malaria? Are there treatments or vaccines? -
ANSWER--Agent: Plasmodium
Reservoir: humans
Vector: mosquitoes
Africa: 1 in 5 childhood deaths caused by Malaria
Symptoms:
,- severe, repetitious boosts of fever and chills (every 24-48
hours)
- malaise to extreme fatigue
- often becomes chronic with relapses occurring moths or
even years after initial infection (parasites hide in the liver)
Treatments:
Vaccine but low efficiency
Anti-malarial drugs can prevent infection, but have severe
side effects
Can be cured with anti malarial drugs, but many types of
the parasite are drug resistant
,What is the vector and reservoir for Zika virus? Where is it
most prevalent? What are the symptoms? What are the
consequences of infection for pregnant women? -
ANSWER--Vector: Mosquitoes
Reservoir: Nonhuman and human primates
Americas
Symptoms:
fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle
pain
you can pass it to your baby. Zika infection during
pregnancy causes a birth defect called MICROCEPHALY
, and other brain problems. It also may be linked to other
serious problems for a baby
What is the vector and reservoir for West Nile virus? Does
it occur in the U.S.? - ANSWER--Vector: Mosquitoes
Reservoir: Birds
West and Mid-West
What is the causal agent, vector and reservoir for Lyme
disease? What are the symptoms? - ANSWER--Agent:
Borrelia burgdorferi
Reservoir: white-tailed deer, white-footed mouse
Vector: the black-legged tick
