Study on effectiveness of transfusion program in thalassemia major patients receiving multiple blood transfusions at a transfusion centre in Western India

Study on effectiveness of transfusion program in thalassemia major patients receiving multiple blood transfusions at a transfusion centre in Western India

<b>Background</b> : Children suffering from beta-thalassemia major require repeated blood transfusions which may be associated with dangers like iron overload and contraction of infections such as HIV, HCV, and HBsAg which ultimately curtail their life span. On the other hand, inadequate...

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Main Authors: Shah Neeraj, Mishra Anupa, Chauhan Dhaval, Vora C, Shah N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Transfusion Science
Subjects:
Beta-thalassemia major
chelation
HCV positivity
iron overload
Online Access:http://www.ajts.org/article.asp?issn=0973-6247;year=2010;volume=4;issue=2;spage=94;epage=98;aulast=Shah

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