Iron deficiency anemia: an instrument in the propagation of beta thalassemia gene
Background and objectives: The diagnostic criterion for beta thalassemia trait (BTT) is elevated Hb-A2 levels. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) reduces the synthesis of Hb-A2, resulting in reduced Hb-A2 levels, so the patients with co-pathological condition BTT with IDA may result in normal level of Hb-...
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| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1808 |