Question

Which of the following sample is used to diagnose malaria?

• A. Saliva
• B. Urine
• C. Blood
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The mainstay of malaria diagnosis has been the microscopic examination of blood, utilizing blood films. Although blood is the sample most frequently used to make a diagnosis, both saliva and urine have been investigated as an alternative, less invasive specimens.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.