Propagative transmission
- Pronunciation
- /proh-puh-GAY-tiv transmission/
- Category
- Transmission
- Singular
- Propagative transmission
- Plural
- Propagative transmissions
Definition
The spread of a pathogen where the pathogen itself must undergo development or multiplication within the vector before being transmitted to the next host.
Etymology
From Latin 'propagare', meaning 'to spread' and 'transmission', meaning 'the act of transferring'.
Example
The transmission of malaria is an example of propagative transmission, where the mosquito acts as a vector.