The Primary Disease Reservoir for Plague Is

Question

The primary disease reservoir for plague is
A) fleas.
B) humans.
C) rats.
D) mosquitoes.

Accepted Answer

The primary disease reservoir for plague is rats, specifically the black rat (also known as the roof rat) and the Norway rat. These rodents serve as hosts for fleas, which can transmit the disease to humans through bites. Mosquitoes do not play a significant role in the transmission of plague. While humans can contract and transmit the disease, they are not the primary reservoir.