How did the World Health Organization control sylvatic plague in Borneo (Brunei)?
A) by parachuting healthy cats into the infected area
B) by spraying the infected area with pesticide
C) by burning all the huts that housed infected people
D) by introducing lizards to the infected area

Question

How did the World Health Organization control sylvatic plague in Borneo (Brunei)? 
A) by parachuting healthy cats into the infected area 
B) by spraying the infected area with pesticide 
C) by burning all the huts that housed infected people 
D) by introducing lizards to the infected area

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization controlled sylvatic plague in Borneo by parachuting healthy cats into the infected area after the initial use of pesticides killed off the local cat population, leading to a surge in the rat population, which could have potentially worsened the plague situation.

How Did the World Health Organization Control Sylvatic Plague in Borneo