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Malaria Prevention and Hormones

QUESTION

Is there any chance of opposing the malarial infection by hormones? If yes,then how is that done?

ANSWER

Malaria incidence is roughly equal between males and females, so it is not believed that sex hormones have any influence of infection rates. However, the progress of infection with respect to hormones has not been extensively studied. It is unlikely that hormonal supplements would have effect in preventing infection.

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