Which haemoglobinopathy, apart from HbAS, provides significant protection against severe P. falciparum malaria?...

Question

Which haemoglobinopathy, apart from HbAS, provides significant protection against severe P. falciparum malaria?

Accepted Answer

All of the above - HbE, alpha-thalassaemia, and HbC traits all provide partial protection

Answer

Haemoglobin E trait

Answer

Alpha-thalassaemia trait

Answer

Haemoglobin C trait

Answer

None of the above

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Haemoglobinopathies and Malaria Protection