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Malignant tertian/subtertian fever is produced by _________(a) Plasmodium ovale(b) Plasmodium falciparum(c) Plasmodium vivax(d) Plasmodium knowlesiI have been asked this question in examination.My question is based upon Protozoan Diseases in Humans in portion Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The CORRECT answer is (B) Plasmodium falciparum

Explanation: Malignant tertian/subtertian fever is PRODUCED by Plasmodium falciparum. This pathogen is the deadliest of all the Plasmodium species. It also causes cerebral malaria and persistent subclinical malaria.



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