The likely mode of transmission of a bacterial disease in which incidence increases with a prolonged warm summer is
A) direct transmission.
B) airborne transmission.
C) insect vector transmission.
D) common source fomite.
E) sexual transmission.

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The fact that incidence of the disease increases with a prolonged warm summer suggests that an insect vector may be involved in transmission. The warm weather may create a more favorable environment for the insect vector, leading to an increase in the number of infected individuals. Direct transmission, airborne transmission, common source fomite, and sexual transmission would not necessarily be affected by prolonged warm summers.

The Likely Mode of Transmission of a Bacterial Disease in Which