An epidemiological characteristic of gonorrhoea is that it is asymptomatic in 80% of women and 10-15% of men. a)Assuming that you were using a purely clinical case definition to notify cases, how would this factor influence the sensitivity of gonorrhoea surveillance? Briefly explain your answer.  (3 marks)b)What implications might this epidemiological characteristic have for apparent notification rates in males and females?  In the community described here, is this the case?  If not, can you think of any reasons why not? (3 marks) c)Give one example of a communicable disease when you would want to use a very sensitive case definition.  Justify your answer. (2 marks) d)Give one example of a communicable disease when you would want to use a very specific case definition.

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