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^- [Narrator] The Coremen from Sasebo were gathering

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and studying one of the most annoying parts

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of Summer: mosquitoes.

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- Mosquitoes are a disease vector.

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^We do the surveillance to see

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^if there's an increased risk in any particular, local area,

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to sailors and civilians.

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- [Narrator] Every week, the Coremen set traps

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and collect the pests in order to see

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what types are in the area,

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and check for possible diseases they may carry.

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- We try and prevent things before they happen.

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^We want to prevents any outbreaks of Zika

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^or outbreaks of Japanese Encephalitis.

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- [Narrator] While there's no immediate threat of disease,

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the Coremen keep up their diligent work

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to help keep Sasebo safe.

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Petty Officer Zach Critzer, Fleet activities Sasebo, Japan.

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(cool music)