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Which one of the following conditions though harmful in itself, is also a potential saviour from a mosquito borne infectious disease?

1. Leukemia
2. Thalassemia
3. Sickle cell anaemia
4. Pernicious anaemia

Correct answer: Sickle cell anaemia

Solution

Sickle cell anaemia provides some protection against malaria by making it harder for the parasite to infect red blood cells.

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