A nurse is educating a rural community group on how to avoid contracting West Nile virus by using approved insect repellant and wearing proper coverings when outdoors. By what means is the pathogen involved in West Nile virus transmitted?
A) Direct contact
B) Indirect contact
C) Airborne route
D) Vectors

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The pathogen involved in West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which act as vectors for the virus. Therefore, choice D (vectors) is the best option. Direct and indirect contact are not modes of transmission for West Nile virus, and there is no evidence of airborne transmission.

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