Emerging spread of β-thalassemia trait in Nigeria

Conclusions The outcome of this study reiterates the emergence of β-thalassemia traits and iron deficiency anaemia in different parts of Nigeria irrespective of their haemoglobin genotype status. This requires adequate specialized intervention for their diagnosis and treatment. There is therefore the need for subsequent molecular analysis to determine the β-thalassemia genes present in the studied community.
Source: Acta Haematologica Polonica - Category: Hematology Source Type: research