Q. What do thalassemias cause in the body?

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Q. What are the two major types of thalassemia?

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Q. What is alpha thalassemia caused by?

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Q. What is the most severe form of alpha thalassemia called?

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Q. Which populations are at highest risk for thalassemia?

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Q. How does thalassemia affect the body?

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Q. What is alpha thalassemia trait?

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Q. What is Beta Thalassemia?

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Q. What is Thalassemia Minor/Carrier/Trait?

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Q. What are the chances of a child inheriting Beta Thalassemia Major if both parents are carriers?

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Q. What is Thalassemia Intermedia?

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Q. What is required for the treatment of Thalassemia Major?

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Q. What are the complications associated with blood transfusions in Thalassemia Major patients?

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Q. What is the range of Hb (g/dl) for mild anaemia in males?

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Q. What is the range of Hb (g/dl) for severe anaemia in females?

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Q. What is the range of red cells (x 10¹²/l) for moderate anaemia in males?

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Q. How is the rating of anaemia determined?

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Q. When should investigation of the underlying cause of unexplained anaemia be postponed?

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Q. Is menstrual blood loss a common cause of anaemia in pre-menopausal females?

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Q. Should mild to moderate degrees of anaemia in pre-menopausal females be regarded with less suspicion than in males?

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