This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Intravascular hemolysis is NOT associated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Clostridium tetani, B. Baonella bacilliformis, C. Plasmodium falciparum, D. Babesia microti
A: Clostridium tetani
Answer: A: Clostridium tetani 
Explanation: Baonella bacilliformis, Plasmodium falciparum and Babesia microti infects RBC s and produces intravascular hemolysis. Clostridium tetani produces exotoxins which is responsible for the clinical manifestations and is not associated with hemolysis. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 1099.