Define vector-borne,waterborne, airborne and foodborne diseases with two examples each

Vector-borne diseases are transmitted by an arthropod vector, such as a mosquito, tick, or flea.

• Examples: Malaria (mosquitoes), Lyme disease (ticks).

Waterborne diseases are transmitted through contaminated water.

• Examples: Cholera (bacteria), Typhoid fever (bacteria).

Airborne diseases are transmitted through the air, typically via respiratory droplets.

• Examples: Influenza (virus), Tuberculosis (bacteria).

Foodborne diseases are transmitted through contaminated food.

• Examples: Salmonella infection (bacteria), E. coli infection (bacteria).