Which of the following
pathogens undergoes antigenic variation to avoid immune
defenses?
Select one:
a. Giardia
b. Candida
c. Plasmodium
d. Cryptococcus
Correct option is C.plasmodium
plasmodium undergoes antigenic variation so that it gets modified to prevent destruction by the host immune system.
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