Read our clinical feature on haematology
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| Question: What are the diagnostic laboratory features of beta thalassaemia trait? |
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Answer: Hypochromic microcytic red blood cells, low normal Hb (MCH<27pg), HbA2 >3.5%. |
| Question 2 |
| Question:What is the difference between thalassaemia major and intermedia? |
| Answer: This is a clinical distinction influenced by genetic factors. Thalassaemia major patients are transfusion dependent. |
| Question 3 |
| Question: What are the two broad categories of treatment for beta thalassaemia major? |
| Answer: Regular transfusion therapy and iron chelation therapy. |
