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Chill and high fever during malaria is due to

A

Rupture of RBC

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B

formation of gametocytes

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C

parasite attacking liver cells

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D

both a and c

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Solution

The correct option is A
Rupture of RBC

The rupture of RBCs is associated with release of a toxic substance, haemozoin, which is responsible for the chill and high fever recurring every three to four days.

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