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10 marksVectors, Microorganism Control and Immunity

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 13(d)(i)

Following Hurricane Gilbert, flooding in Jamaica resulted in a notable increase in leptospirosis outbreaks.

Suggest how extensive flooding can cause an increase in the transmission and incidence of leptospirosis.

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  1. 13(a)Name the organism that causes leptospirosis.[1 mark]
  2. 13(b)Identify the common animal vector of leptospirosis in the Caribbean.[1 mark]
  3. 13(c)List three mild symptoms associated with leptospirosis.[3 marks]
  4. 13(d)(ii)State the medical treatment prescribed to an individual diagnosed with leptospirosis.[1 mark]
  5. 13(d)(iii)Provide four actionable measures that community members can adopt to lower the incidence of leptospirosis.[4 marks]

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