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Is beta thalassemia trait distinguish form alpha by the higher amount of red blood cells?

Q: is beta thalassemia trait distinguish form alpha by the higher amount of red blood cells?

: Yes, there is mild microcytic anemia in alpha thalassemia trait.

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Yes, there is mild microcytic anemia in alpha thalassemia trait.

Answered 10/24/2022

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A member asked:

Is beta thalassemia trait distinguish form alpha by the higher amount of red blood cells?

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