Thalassemia

Procrit for anemia of Thalassemia Minor – pro

Individuals with thalassemia minor have only one copy of the beta thalassemia gene (together with one perfectly normal beta-chain gene). They are heterozygous for beta thalassemia. Persons with thalassemia minor have (at most) mild anemia. This situation can very closely resemble that with mild iron-deficiency anemia. However, persons with thalassemia minor have a normal blood iron level (unless they have are iron deficient for other reasons). No

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