Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding Plasmodium vivax?

P. Duration of exoerythrocytic cycle is 14 - 15 days.

Q. Duration of erythrocytic cycle is 48 hours.

R. Incubation period is 20 - 24 days.

S. Duration of sexual cycle is 10 days.

Select correct answer using codes given below:

  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

Duration of exoerythrocytic cycle 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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