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Is hydroxyurea allowable /applicable for a 1 yr e beta thallassemia baby?pls advice..
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Unclear: I dont see any reliable information on using hydroxyurea under the age of 2 for decreasing transfusion needs in beta thalassemia babies.
Answered 10/13/2014
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