Someone asked, "Are people with #GenotypeAA more prone to #Malaria?"
Let's quickly answer this.
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Yes! People with #genotypeAA are more prone to malaria.
Reason:
The commonest parasite that causes #malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) loves plenty of #blood & #oxygen.
Since AA is the perfect #genotype with plenty of blood & oxygen, the parasite prefers AA blood.
There's a substance in blood called #hemoglobin. It carries oxygen to your tissues.
People with #genotypeAA have the perfect hemoglobin & hence plenty of oxygen in it. That's why malaria parasite prefers infecting them instead of people with AS & SS.
(The parasite wise abi!)
In fact, studies found that children with genotypes:
AA: 92.3% susceptible to malaria
AS: 5.1%
SS: 2.6%
You can see the difference, right?
But be warned. Malaria is more deadly in persons with #GenotypeSS coz it can cause life-threatening #SickleCellCrisis.
This crisis doesn't occur in people with normal genotype AA.
BREAKING: There is a confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in Kano, Nigeria. It has already claimed 4 lives while 28 people are being hospitalised. Here's what you need to know this serious disease and what to do. Read and share for others.
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Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by a bacteria 🦠 known as Corynebacterium diphtheria.
It mostly affects the nose, tonsils, voice box and throat, making it difficult to breathe or swallow.
Studies have shown that peeing immediately after sex helps to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). The urine flushes out some germs that may have got stuck in the urine passage (urethra) during sex.
2. Why should you wash up?
Washing up the genital area gently with clean water after sex helps to maintain your hygiene, reduce your risk of infection risk, and freshens you up.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
Ladies, pee immediately after sex.
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There are two openings in the vulva — the vaginal opening and the urethral opening.
The urethral opening is the hole you pee out of. It is a tiny hole located just below your clitoris. The vaginal opening is right below your urethral opening.
As a woman, during vaginal sex, organisms in your vagina might find thier way deep into your urethra due to two reasons:
1. The thrusting 2. The fact that your urethra is shorter (5cm) than that of men (20cm)
So you are more prone to getting urinary tract infections after sex.
Ladies, if you're planning to get pregnant soon, take folic acid 400 micrograms daily for 2 to 3 months before you conceive and continue until you're at least 12 weeks pregnant. Don't wait till you miss your period.
Having enough folic acid in your body at that critical time helps your baby's brain and spinal cord to develop well.
Folic acid boosts the production of red blood cells in the body to prevent anemia in pregnancy and prepare you for child delivery.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
Guys, check if you have varicoceles.
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5 facts about varicoceles:
1. Usually located in your left scrotum 2. Feels like a "bag of worms" 3. May disappear when you lie down 4. Can cause severe pain 5. Can lead to male infertility
Varicocele is enlarged veins within the scrotum. It is a common cause of male infertility but many people whonhae it don't even know. Good thing is that varicoceles can be surgically corrected.
Please guys, check if you have varicoceles and get treatment if needed.