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What is the causative organism responsible for malaria in humans?
A. Salmonella typhi
B. Plasmodium species✓ Correct Answer
C. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Mycobacterium leprae
💡 Solution & Explanation
Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which rely on female Anopheles mosquitoes for transmission between human hosts. Pathogens like Salmonella typhi cause typhoid, while Entamoeba histolytica results in amoebic dysentery.
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