alleryWhich species of Plasmodium causes the most serious form of malaria?
APlasmodium vivax
BPlasmodium falciparum
CPlasmodium malariae
DPlasmodium ovale
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Plasmodium falciparum
1. Several species of Plasmodium infect humans.
2. Plasmodium falciparum is stated to be the most serious one.
3. Infection with it can even be fatal.
4. That is why species identification matters clinically rather than just diagnosing malaria.
_Source: syllabus Biology Ch7 'Human Health and Disease', section 7.1_
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