Several cases of an emerging infectious disease are reported in workers at a research station that borders a tropical rainforest region.The pathogen is identified as a species of bacteria carried by nematodes that infect mosquitos,and disease transmission occurs in a human host following a mosquito bite.Which organisms should be targeted in the treatment of infected patients?

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The primary target for treatment in infected patients should be the nematode and the bacteria, as these are the direct causes of the disease in humans. The mosquito serves as a vector for transmission, but targeting the mosquito does not treat an existing infection.

Several Cases of an Emerging Infectious Disease Are Reported in Workers