Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, the two parasites responsible for malaria

Q.  Which of the following causes malaria in humans?

1) Plasmodium falciparum
2) Plasmodium vivax
3) Plasmodium inui
- Published on 09 Feb 16

a. 1,2
b. Only 2
c. Only 1
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1,2
 
  • Plasmodium inui is a protozoan parasite that causes malaria in Old World monkeys.
  • Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum are the two parasites responsible for malaria in humans.

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