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14. Which of the following actions is most likely
to prevent yellow fever, which is transmitted
by mosquitoes, from becoming epidemic?
a. preventing dehydration in patients by treat-
ing them with oral rehydration therapy
b. taking antibiotics
C. encouraging people to empty water out of
old cans, tires, plant saucers, and other
areas that contain standing water
d. spraying the area repeatedly with pesticides