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Who discovered malaria parasite?

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Sir Ronald Ross
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Charles Laveran
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Patrick Manson
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The correct option is B Charles Laveran
Charles Laveran in 1880 discovered parasite causing malaria during examination of blood of a patient, who was febrile for 15 days. He was awarded Nobel prize for this in 1907.

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