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Malarial species found in West Africa is
Malarial species found in West Africa is
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The correct option is D P. ovale
- Malaria is a disease which is caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which comes under the phylum Protozoa.
- Its life cycle is digenetic, which means it requires two or more hosts for completing its life cycle.
- Human behaves as a primary host, while Female Anopheles behaves as a secondary for an intermediate host.
- In humans, there are four malaria-causing species, namely, Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, & P. ovale.
- Plasmodium falciparum is mainly found in Sub-Saharan Africa. P. vivax is mostly found in Asia, Central & South America, North Africa & Middle East.
- P. ovale is found in West Africa & Asia. P. malariae occurrence is much lower than other species.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'P. ovale'
- Malaria is a disease which is caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which comes under the phylum Protozoa.
- Its life cycle is digenetic, which means it requires two or more hosts for completing its life cycle.
- Human behaves as a primary host, while Female Anopheles behaves as a secondary for an intermediate host.
- In humans, there are four malaria-causing species, namely, Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, & P. ovale.
- Plasmodium falciparum is mainly found in Sub-Saharan Africa. P. vivax is mostly found in Asia, Central & South America, North Africa & Middle East.
- P. ovale is found in West Africa & Asia. P. malariae occurrence is much lower than other species.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'P. ovale'
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