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AIIMS 2000 Zoology Malaria MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Malignant tertian malaria is caused by

A

Plasmodium vivax

B

P. ovale

C

P. falciparum

D

P. malariae.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for malignant tertian malaria, which is the most severe form.

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