Question

Which of the following Protozoa causes Malaria?
$1$. Plasmodium Malariae
$2$. Plasmodium Falciparum
$3$. Plasmodium Vivax
$4$. Plasmodium Ovale
Choose the correct option.

• A. $1,2$ and $3$
• B. $1,3$ and $4$
• C. All of the above
• D. $1,2$ and $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

All of the above

Human malaria is caused by four different species of Plasmodium: P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale and P. vivax. According to the World Malaria Report 2016, India contributed 89% of the incidence of malaria in the South-East Asia region. In India, malaria is caused by Parasites Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), found more in forests, and Plasmodium Vivax (Pv) which is more common in plains.