Molecular epidemiology of β-thalassemia in pakistan: Far reaching implications

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BACKGROUND: β -Thalassaemia, an autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy, is one of the commonest genetically transmitted disorders throughout the world. Collective measures including carrier identification, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis are required for preventing β-thalassemia. AIM: To achieve this objective, Identification of the spectrum of genetic mutations, especially for various ethnic backgrounds...

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