-
Malignant tertian malarial parasite is
-
- Plasmodium falciparum
- P. vivax
- P. ovale
- P. malariae
Correct Option: A
In human beings different types of malaria are caused by 4 different species of Plasmodium. They are:
1. Benign tertian malaria – Plasmodium vivax.
2. Malignant (Pernicious or cerebral) tertian malaria – Plasmodium falciparum.
3. Quartan malaria – Plasmodium malariae.
4. Mild tertian malaria – Plasmodium ovale.
