In plasmodium vivax malaria, relapse is caused by:September 2012
(A) Sporozoite (B) Schizont (C) Hypnozoite (D) Gamteocyte
(C) Ans: C i.e. HypnoziteMalariaIn malaria, size of RBC is increased in: VivaxInfective agent of malaria is: SporozoiteFalciparum malariaGametocytes are seen in peripheral blood smearParasitemia is highestMost virulent plasmodium speciesExo-erythrocytic stage is absentMultiple infections of RBC'sSplenic rupture is common