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Is is possible for someone to have both alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia?
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Traits, yes: Because the Alpha and beta thalassemia gene mutations are common, it is possible for a baby to inherit one from mom and another from dad. The child could be "trait" in both Alpha and beta, or less likely, be "disease" in one and "trait" in the other. It is hard to imagine being "disease" in both and still survive.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: I don't believe it's compatible with life
Answered 6/29/2015
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