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Pediatric Alpha Thalassemia

Key points about alpha thalassemia

  • Alpha thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. It causes anemia.
  • It is caused by changes in the genes that control the production of hemoglobin.
  • The types are alpha thalassemia major, hemoglobin H disease and two forms of alpha thalassemia carrier.
  • Treatment depends on the type of alpha thalassemia. Many children don’t need treatment.

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    Blood Disorders (Hematology)

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