Which of these causes malignant malaria?

P. falciparum

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P.ovale

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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 and P. malariae, P ovale. But the most dangerous form of the disease i.e malignant malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

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