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A member asked:

Im a girl going to marry with my cousin who does not have any thalassemia , while i have b thalassemia minor, will our children have serious problem?

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Not recommended: To marry relatives due to in-breading of genetic problems.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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