Article
[Prevention of hemoglobinopathies in non-endemic countries].
Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990) - 1 May 2001
Badens C
Abstract excerpt
Although hemoglobinopathies are primarily found in Africa, India, SouthEast Asia and the Mediterranean area, their distribution is becoming worldwide due to increased migration. Unlike other genetic diseases, carriers can be detected by simple and cost-effective means. Prenatal hemoglobinopathy screening is possible and direct prenatal diagnosis can be offered to couples at risk of giving birth to a child...
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