Question

Highest incubation period occurs in

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Plasmodium malariae

Usually, these periods vary depending on the species of Plasmodium causing malaria. The average incubation period is 9-14 days for Plasmodium falciparum, 12-17 days for infections by Plasmodium vivax and 18-40 days for infections caused by Plasmodium malariae

So, the correct answer is 'Plasmodium malariae'