Which one of the following conditions though harmful in itself, is also a potential savior from a mosquito-borne infectious disease?
Correct answer: B. Sickle cell anaemia
- A. Thalassaemia
- B. Sickle cell anaemia
- C. Pernicious anaemia
- D. Leukaemia
Explanation
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder but is not associated with protection from mosquito-borne diseases. Sickle cell anemia, while harmful in itself, provides some protection against malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease. Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition but is not related to protection from mosquito-borne diseases. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer and is not associated with protection from mosquito-borne diseases. The correct answer in this context is "b. Sickle cell anemia." This condition can be harmful but offers some protection against malaria, making it a potential savior from this mosquito-borne infectious disease.
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