Which of the following mitigation strategies would be most likely to cause evolution of a drug-resistant strain of Plasmodium?
A) widespread, frequent spraying to kill mosquitoes
B) use of a cocktail of three drugs in patients suffering from malaria
C) widespread, frequent use of a single drug in patients suffering from malaria
D) widespread use of anti-mosquito bed nets

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Widespread, frequent use of a single drug in patients suffering from malaria applies selective pressure on Plasmodium populations, encouraging the survival and reproduction of any resistant strains, thus leading to the evolution of drug-resistant strains.

Which of the Following Mitigation Strategies Would Be Most Likely