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Thalassaemia and Malaria

March 1, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION How can Thalassaemia effect Malaria infection? ANSWER Thalassaemia is the name given to a group of inherited genetic blood disorders, which result in reduced or no synthesis of one of the globin protein chains that combine to make haemaglobin. Haemaglobin is used to carry oxygen throughout the body and to its organs. Thalassaemia can result in anaemia; in some cases, this is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Kenya, malaria protection, Plasmodium Falciparum, Plasmodium Vivax, red blood cell, sequestration, severe malaria, thalassaemia, Vanuatu

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