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If one hb e/beta thalassemia married with non carrier then what their baby will be?

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Not E beta thal: If a partner has HGB aa (normal) and the other partner is HGB ebeta thal, then the children will either be HGB ea (e trait) or HGB abeta thal (beta thalassemia minor or trait).

Answered 6/10/2014

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More info: Depends on blood type of non-carrier. Good luck.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 3/2/2014

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