Which of the Following Diseases Could Be Prevented with Proper

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases could be prevented with proper sewage disposal and water purification?

• A)Vibrio parahaemolyticus gastroenteritis
• B)Vibrio vulnificus gastroenteritis
• C)Cholera
• D)Lyme disease
• E)Leptospirosis

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Definitions:

Pathogenic Spores

Microscopic biological particles that can cause disease when they enter a host organism.

Tetanus

A disease caused by Clostridium tetani living in the soil and water; more commonly called lockjaw.

Puncture Wound

A type of injury caused by an object piercing the skin and creating a small, deep hole.

Mononucleosis

A highly contagious viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).