Is Benign Tertian Malaria?

Benign tertian malaria is characterised by fever that occurs every third day. It is considered benign as it is caused by the organisms P. vivax and P. ovale.

Who causes benign tertian malaria?

Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale causes an acute self-limiting febrile illness with fever spikes on every second day and the illness caused by these parasites is said to be benign tertian malaria.

What is benign and malignant malaria?

Malaria is also divided into two general types: benign malaria and malignant malaria. Benign malaria is typically milder and easier to treat. The five main species of the Plasmodium parasite that cause malaria in humans are: P. falciparum: This is a malignant form of malaria and can be very severe, and sometimes fatal.