Question

Which among the following malarial parasites have the longest incubation period?

• A. Plasmodium vivax
• B. Plasmodium falciparum
• C. Plasmodium malariae
• D. Plasmodium ovale

Answer 1

The correct option is C Plasmodium malariae

$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Plasmodium}& \text{Incubation period}\\ \text{Vivax}& \text{14 days}\\ Falciparum& \text{12 days}\\ \text{Malariae}& \text{30 days}\\ \text{Ovale}& \text{14 days}\end{array}$$