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Malignant tertian malaria is caused by
 

Option: 1

Plasmodium malariae 
 


Option: 2

Plasmodium ovale 
 


Option: 3

Plasmodium vivax 
 


Option: 4

Plasmodium falciparum 
 


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As discussed in Life Cycle of Plasmodium -

 

Plasmodium falciparum:

  • It is responsible for severe infection in Africa and parts of tropics.
  • Its incubation period is about 14 days.
  • It causes malignant tertian malaria.
  • Hence, the correct option is (d).
     
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