Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases — practice question

An earthquake damaged sanitation systems in a large tropical village. The drinking water was then polluted by sewage. After that, heavy rainfall led to flooding and created extensive pools of standing water in the village. Homes were destroyed, so the villagers had to live in very crowded conditions. Which infectious diseases might become more common in the village population because of the earthquake and heavy rain?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C1 only
  • D2 and 3 only

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