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: Microbiology
The most virulent plasmodium species causing malaria is: March 2013 (c) 
Select and explain. 
A. Vivax, B. Ovale, C. Falciparum, D. Malariae
C: Falciparum
Answer: C: Falciparum 
Explanation: Ans. C i.e. Falciparum malaria Plasmodium falciparum It is a protozoan parasite, one of the species of Plasmodium that cause malaria in humans. It is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria caused by this species (also called malignant or falciparum malaria) is the most dangerous form of malaria, with the highest rates of complications and moality. Almost every malarial death is caused by P. falciparum