Question

Incubation period of Plasmodium vivax is

• A. 10 hours
• B. 12 days
• C. 10 weeks
• D. One month

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

12 days

The incubation period of Plasmodium vivax is usually 12-17 days 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 option is B.