Plasmodium ovale

A species of protozoan parasite causing MALARIA. It is the rarest of the four species of PLASMODIUM infecting humans, but is common in West African countries and neighboring areas.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): B01.043.075.380.611.700

MeSH Unique ID: D041122

Registry Number: txid36330

Entry Terms:

• ovales, Plasmodium
• Plasmodium ovales

Previous Indexing:

• Plasmodium (1966-2002)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Alveolata
Apicomplexa
Haemosporida
Plasmodium
Plasmodium ovale