Question

Which one of the following conditions, though harmful in itself, is also a potential savior from a mosquito-borne infectious disease?
A. Thalassemia
B. Sickle cell anemia
C. Pernicious anemia
D. Leukemia

Answer 1

Mosquito-borne diseases, also known as mosquito-borne illnesses, are diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are transmitted by mosquitoes. Every year, nearly 700 million people contract a mosquito-borne illness, resulting in over one million deaths.

complete answer:
While the mosquito-borne disease is not as common in Minnesota as it is in tropical climates, the state does have several diseases that can occur. Residents of Minnesota who travel to other countries may return with tropical diseases such as malaria or dengue fever.
Option A: Thalassaemia: Thalassaemia refers to a group of inherited conditions that affect a substance called hemoglobin in the blood. Thalassemia patients produce either no or insufficient hemoglobin, which is used by red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. As a result, they may become anemic (tired, short of breath, and pale).
Option B: Sickle cell anemia: Sickle cell anemia is one of several disorders known collectively as sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there are insufficient healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. Normally, red blood cells are flexible and round, and they move easily through blood vessels.
Option C: Pernicious anemia: Pernicious anemia is a form of vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is required by the body to produce red blood cells. This vitamin is obtained through the consumption of foods such as meat, poultry, shellfish, eggs, and dairy products. Intrinsic factor (IF) is a special protein that binds vitamin B12 so that it can be absorbed in the intestines.
Option D: Leukemia: Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. There are numerous types of leukemia. Certain types of leukemia are more common in children. Other types of leukemia mostly affect adults. Leukemia usually affects white blood cells.
Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder in which red blood cells have an abnormal crescent or sickle shape when examined under a microscope. It is an inherited disorder caused by a single base substitution in the DNA sequence of the gene encoding hemoglobin's beta chain.
Malaria is protected by the sickle cell trait. Malaria parasites cannot survive in sickled RBC, giving anemic patients an advantage.

As a result, the correct answer is 'sickle cell anemia'.

Note:
People with sickle cell disease may get prevention from infection through vaccination and antibiotics, as well as a high fluid intake, folic acid supplementation, and pain medication. Blood transfusions and the medication hydroxycarbamide may also be used (hydroxyurea). A transplant of bone marrow cells can cure a small percentage of people.