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Molecular basis of haemoglobinopathies and G6PD deficiency in the Comorian population.
The hematology journal : the official journal of the European Haematology Association - 1 Jan 2000
Badens C, Martinez di Montemuros F, Thuret I, Michel G, Mattei J F, Cappellini M D, Lena-Russo D
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The Comoro archipelago is characterised by a high prevalence of red cell genetic disorders such as G6PD deficiency and haemoglobinopathies, being a region endemic for malaria. Over the last 15 years, the city of Marseilles in France has become the main destination for Comorian immigrants. This Comorian community includes patients with sickle cell disease, sickle cell/beta-thalassaemia trait,...
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