Infection with which of the following species of Plasmodium is most likely to be fatal? A. P. malariaeB. P. vivaxC. P. ovaleD. All of these can cause a fatal infectionE. P falciparum

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Infection with which of the following species of Plasmodium is most likely to be fatal? A. P. malariaeB. P. vivaxC. P. ovaleD. All of these can cause a fatal infectionE. P falciparum

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Willow Williamson · Answer 1

Answer: Option E - Plasmodium falciparum

Explanation: This plasmodium is consired the most dangerous because it has a shorter incubation peroid compared to other types of malaria. It can cause death within a period of seven days if not dictated and treated early. Other malaria types just causes infection leading to anemia and hypogycemia but they do not lead to fatality.