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Could thalassemia minor develop into major?
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No: Trait--thal minor means the patient got one gene; thal major is a "major" illness, receiving a thal gene from each parent--infants and children have major complications requiring monthly transfusions, probable splenectomy. Speak to your doctor for additional details.
Answered 4/6/2014
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