CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 13(a)
Name the organism that causes leptospirosis.
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- 13(b)Identify the common animal vector of leptospirosis in the Caribbean.[1 mark]
- 13(c)List three mild symptoms associated with leptospirosis.[3 marks]
- 13(d)(i)Suggest how extensive flooding can cause an increase in the transmission and incidence of leptospirosis.[10 marks]
- 13(d)(ii)State the medical treatment prescribed to an individual diagnosed with leptospirosis.[1 mark]
- 13(d)(iii)Provide four actionable measures that community members can adopt to lower the incidence of leptospirosis.[4 marks]
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