What is the role of the Duffy blood group system in the context of malaria?
A
It provides protection against malaria
B
It increases the risk of malaria
C
It has no relation to malaria
D
It is a receptor for malaria parasites
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Explanation
The Duffy blood group system is known to be a receptor for certain malaria parasites, particularly Plasmodium vivax.
Source
National Institute of Health
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
