This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc., Subject name: Microbiology
Cerebral malaria is caused by Plasmodium 
Select and explain. 
A. Ovale, B. Falciparum, C. Vivax, D. Malariae
B: Falciparum
Answer: B: Falciparum 
Explanation: (B) Falciparum # Cerebral Malaria - one of commonest complication of falciparum malaria> In cerebral malaria, lesions occur in the central nervous system.> These consist of congestion of the meninges and brain, occlusion of capillaries in brain, numerous petechial perivascular hemorrhages, and necrotic lesions in mid zonal brain tissue, with peripheral glial reaction (malarial granuloma) around occluded blood vessels.