What is the causative agent of malaria?

Salmonella typhimurium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Plasmodium cholerae

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Plasmodium falciparum

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Mycobacterium falciparum

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Plasmodium falciparum
Malaria is caused by a protozoan Plasmodium falciparum.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Malaria is caused by what type of microorganism?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program