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
In plasmodium vivax malaria, relapse is caused by:September 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Sporozoite, B. Schizont, C. Hypnozoite, D. Gamteocyte
C: Hypnozoite
Answer: C: Hypnozoite 
Explanation: Ans: C i.e. HypnoziteMalariaIn malaria, size of RBC is increased in: VivaxInfective agent of malaria is: SporozoiteFalciparum malariaGametocytes are seen in peripheral blood smearParasitemia is highestMost virulent plasmodium speciesExo-erythrocytic stage is absentMultiple infections of RBC'sSplenic rupture is common