Molecular analysis of beta-thalassemia in South Vietnam.

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In Vietnam, the carrier rate for beta-thalassemia varies from 1.5% to 25% depending on the ethnic groups of the population. The molecular basis of beta-thalassemia in South Vietnam was studied in 50 unrelated beta-thalassemia patients. Of these, 31 had beta-thalassemia/Hb E, 18 were homozygous for beta-thalassemia, and 1 carried the beta-thalassemia trait. The majority of the patients were Kinh, four were...

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