Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding Plasmodium vivax?

P. The duration of exoerythrocytic cyle is 14-15 days. Q. The duration of erythrocytic cyle is 48 hours. R. Incubation period is 20-24 days. S. The duration of sexual cycle is 10 days.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. Q and S
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the duration of exoerythrocytic cyle is 8 days in Plasmodium vivax, while it is 14-15 days in Plasmodium malariae. Incubation period is 12-14 days in Plasmodium vivax, while it is 20-24 days in Plasmodium malariae.

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