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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for malaria
  1. HLA-B gene 
    ... has been shown to help protect against severe malaria, a disease caused by a parasite that is ... is most common in West African populations, where malaria is a frequent cause of death in children. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hla-b - Genetics
  2. PKLR gene 
    ... in each cell may be partially protected against malaria, an infectious disease carried by a certain type ... indicate that individuals from populations in Africa, where malaria is a frequent cause of death in children, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pklr - Genetics
  3. SLC4A1 gene 
    ... a blood disorder most common in regions where malaria is prevalent, primarily Southeast Asian countries including Thailand ... SLC4A1 gene, protects against severe neurological complications of malaria. However, having the SAO mutation in both copies ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/slc4a1 - Genetics