INFECTIONS IN THALASSEMIA AND HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
The clinical approach to thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies, specifically Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), based on transfusions, iron chelation and bone marrow transplantation has ameliorated their prognosis. Nevertheless, infections still may cause serious complications in these patients. The susceptibi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2009-12-01
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Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/125 |