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If a man had malaria, could it cause his children to have depression or manic depression and could it skip a generation to his grandchildren?
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No: No association between malaria and depression and/or manic depression (bipolar disorder) in offspring. Mood disorders do have a genetic component and can be seen in different generations of a family.
Answered 3/20/2015
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Agree w Dr. Poinsett: Having malaria will not cause one's children to have mood disorders. Mood disorders may skip generations.
Answered 8/10/2014
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