Multiple choice

The tertian malaria in humans is caused by

  1. Plasmodium falciparum

  2. Plasmodium ovale

  3. Plasmodium bubalis

  4. Plasmodium malariae
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Plasmodium ovale is a species of parasitic protozoa that causes tertian malaria in humans. It is closely related to Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, which are responsible for most malaria. It is rare compared to these two parasites, and substantially less dangerous than P. falciparum.

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