In malaria, the product released by mosquito into blood that causes chill and fever is called

Haematin

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Haemozoin

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Haemotoxin.

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Solution

The correct option is A Haemozoin
In malaria, the product released by mosquito into the blood that causes chill and fever is called Haemozoin. Haemozoin is formed from the digestion of blood by some blood-feeding parasites. Malarial parasite after entering the blood ruptures red blood cells and releases a toxin called hemozoin.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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