Transfusion Support and Red Cell Alloimmunisation in Thalassemia Patients
Journal Title: Haematology International Journal - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Thalassemias are the most common mono genetic disease worldwide. It has high frequency extending from the Mediterranean basin through the Middle East (Iran), India and Southeast Asia. In India, the carrier rate of Beta Thalassemia varies from 3-17%.
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Dibyajyoti Sahoo
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