<prompt> Thalassemia gives protection against:FilariaKala-azarMalariaLeptospirosis  <response>: c. MalariaRef: Nelsons 20e p 2349, Ghai 8e p 341Thalassemia gives a reduced parasite invasiongrowth and an increased susceptibility to phagocytosis of the infected RBC as a malaria-protective effect. 