Question

Name the vector host of the malarial parasite. Mention the species of malarial parasite which causes malignant and fatal malaria.

Answer 1

Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite $Plasmodium$. Female Anopheles mosquitoes are the vector host, who infects humans. $Plasmodium$ $falciparum$ is the species of the malarial parasite which causes malignant and fatal malaria.