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What are the causes and treatments for thalassemia?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Genetics: Thalassemia is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin synthesis. There is no known cure, treatment involves replacing blood as necessary and certain medications. The carrier state requires no treatment. See http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/health-topics/topics/thalassemia/ for more detailed information.

Answered 4/10/2015

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