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Question 16: Cholera is a disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted by water, shellfish, and rawvegetables. The major symptom is severe diarrhea. Epidemics of cholera in the Americas, common in
the 19th century, are much less frequent now with the advent of modern medicine and improved
methods of hygiene.
However, in 1991, the number of cholera epidemics increased again in one South American country,
causing over 4000 deaths.
The high number of cases of cholera in the South American country noted above was most probably
due to which factor?
A. prolonged smoking of cigarettes
B. lack of variety in foods
C. poor water and sewage treatment
D. eating the wrong kinds of foods
E. widespread overuse of antibiotics
Correct Answer: C
