Question

$Plasmodiumvivax$ causes

• A. Benign tertian malaria
• B. Mild malaria
• C. Quartan malaria
• D. Malignant tertian malaria

Answer 1

The correct option is A Benign tertian malaria

Benign tertian malaria

• $Plasmodiumvivax$ is a protozoan parasite causing benign tertian malaria in humans.
• This type of malaria is characterised by recurrent fever that rises every third day.
• Benign tertian malaria does not cause any severe complications or death.

Final answer:

(a) Benign tertian malaria