Question

Cerebral malaria is caused by

• A. Plasmodium vivax
• B. Plasmodium ovale
• C. Plasmodium malariae
• D. Plasmodium falciparum

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Plasmodium falciparum

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease affecting humans and other animals caused by Plasmodium species. Symptoms include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death. Cerebral malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum, which is severe malaria affecting the cerebrum of human beings. So, the correct answer is 'Plasmodium falciparum'.