Question

In which stage of paroxysm of malaria, fever occurs?

• A. Rigor stage
• B. Febrile stage
• C. Defervescent stage
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Febrile stage

Plasmodium infection causes an acute febrile illness, which is most notable for its periodic fever paroxysms occurring at either 48 or 72-hour intervals. The Plasmodium exhibit non-specific prodromal, symptoms a few days before the first febrile attack. These prodromal symptoms are generally 'flu-like'; and will be followed by febrile attacks, also known as malarial paroxysms.
So, the correct answer is option B.