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Vectors and Their Control

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Which of these causes malignant malaria?

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P. falciparum

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P.ovale

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C

P.vivax

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A P. falciparum
Malaria is caused by four species of the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, namely, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale. But the most dangerous form of the disease i.e., malignant malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

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