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
Maltese cross is characteristic feature of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cryptococcus neoformans, B. Babesia microti, C. Blastomycosis, D. Penicillium marfeni
B: Babesia microti
Answer: B: Babesia microti 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Babesia microti(Ref: Jawetz, 24th/e, p. 680; Clinical Hematology, 4th/e, p. 108)* Intraerythrocytic infection of Babesiosis is characterized by Maltese cross and it is transmitted by tick.