Out of following three species of Plasmodium, which one is considered as malignant and fatal?

Plasmodium ovale

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Plasmodium malariae

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Plasmodium vivax

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Plasmodium falciparum

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Solution

The correct option is D Plasmodium falciparum
Four diff erent species of Plasmodium namely, P.vivax, P.malariae, P.falciparum and P.ovale cause malaria. Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum is malignant and fatal.

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