Thalassemia is An inherited form of anemia occurring chiefly among people of Mediterranean descent, common among people of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern Chinese, Asian and South East Asian descent. It is also caused by fault synthesis of part of the hemoglobin molecule.
It is characterized by defective production of hemoglobin that leads to underproduction and excessive destruction of red blood cells.
It is also a group of genetic blood disorders and is considered the most prevalent inherited genetic blood disorder in the world with over 300,000 cases worldwide.
Blood transfusions or bone marrow transplant are required for this condition.
The most severe form of this inherited blood disorder is Cooley’s anemia (beta thalasemia major).
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