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Malaria Prevention : Link between Sickle Cell Disease and Malaria
The human red blood cells are disc-like and roughly concave in shape. When a person starts to suffer from sickle cell disease, the cells become shaped like a..
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Understand Malaria : Life Cycle of the Malaria Parasite
Malaria is caused by one of the Plasmodium (P.) parasites carried by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is released into the human bloodstream after a mosquito bite. Six distinct..
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Understand Malaria : How does Malaria Affect the Red Blood Cell
The malaria parasite does not immediately affect the red blood cells after infecting a person. Instead, it travels to the liver and destroy the liver cells to..
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Malaria Causes and Risks : How does a Mosquito spread Malaria?
Malaria, meaning bad air, was thought to be caused by bad air or bad water (as its meaning suggests). Presently the world is convinced that malaria is caused..
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Understand Sickle Cell Anemia : What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes chronic destruction of red blood cells, episodes of intense pain, vulnerability to infections,..
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Understand Sickle Cell Anemia : What is the expected duration of Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a lifelong problem. ..
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Sickle Cell Anemia Prevention : How to prevent Sickle Cell Anaemia?
There is no way to prevent sickle cell anemia, although gene therapy may be possible in the future. If sickle cell anemia or..
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Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment : What is the treatment of Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Treatment of sickle cell anemia may include any of the following: Folic acid supplements to insure that enough of this nutrient is available to make new red..
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Understand Sickle Cell Anemia : Sickle Cell Anaemia: When to seek medical help?
People with sickle cell disease must schedule regular doctor visits and receive comprehensive care. Call the doctor immediately when anyone with sickle..
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Understand Malaria : How does the Immune System Responds to Malaria
Plasmodium, the key culprit of malaria impairs main cells of the immune system. This parasite lives and multiplies in the place where immune system can’t..
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