Plasmodium Vivax Causes a More Serious Form of Malaria Than

Question

Plasmodium vivax causes a more serious form of malaria than does P. falciparum.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. P. falciparum is considered the most deadly species of malaria, causing severe symptoms and complications such as cerebral malaria, multiple organ failure, and anemia. P. vivax can still cause significant illness, but it is generally not as severe as P. falciparum.