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Maryland Pesticide Applicator Category 8 Public Health (Mosquito Control) Practice Test

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If a mosquito species prefers humans, it's described as?
Correct Answer:
Anthropophilic
Explanation:
The idea being tested is a mosquito’s host preference. Anthropophilic describes a mosquito that preferentially feeds on humans, which is why it’s the best choice for this question. This trait means more human biting, increasing the risk of transmitting human pathogens such as dengue, Zika, or malaria in relevant regions. The other terms describe different concepts: encephalitis is a disease caused by viruses (not how the mosquito feeds), and zoonotic disease refers to diseases that can jump from animals to humans (not the mosquito’s feeding preference). Ornithophilic means the mosquito prefers birds, not humans.

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