In falciparum malaria, causes of anemia are due to all except__________________?

Correct answer: B. Malabsorption

  • A. Hemolysis
  • B. Malabsorption
  • C. Spleen sequestration
  • D. Bone marrow depression

Explanation

Falciparum malaria causes anaemia through destruction of infected and uninfected red cells, splenic sequestration, and suppression of erythropoiesis in the bone marrow. Malabsorption is not a usual direct mechanism of malarial anaemia.

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