Recurrence of high temperature in malaria at intervals is due to completion of

Erythrocytic schizogony

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Sporogony

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Gamogony

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Exoerythrocytic schizogony

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Solution

The correct option is C Erythrocytic schizogony
In erythrocytic schizogony sporozoites undergo multiple fission at periodic intervals to produce merozoites. Merozoites release and produce symptoms of malaria - chills, rigor and rise in temperature.

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