This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2017, Subject name: Microbiology
Ziemans dots are seen in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Plasmodium malariae, B. Plasmodium vivax, C. Plasmodium falciparum, D. Plasmodium knowelsi
A: Plasmodium malariae
Answer: A: Plasmodium malariae 
Explanation: Plasmodium malariae- ZOOM* Z- Ziemann's dots* OO- Old age RBCs* M- Maximum Incubation period * It is associated with nephrotic syndrome.* Band forms are present Schuffners dots - P. vivaxMaurer dots- P. falciparumJames dots- P. ovale