This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Thalassemia gives protection against ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Filaria, B. Kala-azar, C. Malaria, D. Leptospirosis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Malaria Types of anemia, that have protective effect against R falciparum malaria : - G6PD deficiency, Sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia, HbC, Pyruvate kinase deficiency", 'role': 'assistant'}]