Malarial relapse is seen in –
Correct Answer: P. ovale and P. malariae
Description: Symptoms of relapse occur when reactivated hypnozoites are released into the systemic circulation. P. ovale malaria is not chloroquine resistant. Relapse due to P. ovale is relatively rare and may be prevented by administration of presumptive anti-relapse therapy like primaquine Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1312
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