This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: parasitology, Subject name: Microbiology
Shoest incubation perion in malaria - 
Select and explain. 
A. P. vivax, B. P. falciparum, C. P. malariae, D. P. ovale
B: P. falciparum
Answer: B: P. falciparum 
Explanation: Duration of erythrocytic schizogony 48 hrs- vivax Less than or equal to 48 hrs-falciparum 72 hrs -malariae 48 hrs -ovale (refer pgno:58 baveja 3 rd edition)