Question

how many types does malaria have ?​

Answer 1

Human malaria is caused by four different species of Plasmodium: P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale and P.

Answer 2

Answer:

5

Explanation:

Five species of Plasmodium (single-celled parasites) can infect humans and cause illness:

Plasmodium falciparum (or P. falciparum)

Plasmodium malariae (or P. malariae)

Plasmodium vivax (or P. vivax)

Plasmodium ovale (or P. ovale)

Plasmodium knowlesi (or P. knowlesi)