There are 4 major types of malaria. These are:
Plasmodium vivax
Plasmodium malariae
Plasmodium ovale
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous and fatal type of malaria. Each type of malaria occurs in different parts of the world requires different preventative medicines, therefore it is important to check which malaria tablets you require for your trip.