Diagnosis and prevention of thalassemia.

Abstract excerpt

Thalassemia is the most common monogenic inherited disease worldwide and it affects most countries to various extents. This review summarizes the current approaches to phenotypic and genotypic diagnosis of thalassemia in clinical practice. Prevention strategies that encompass carrier screening, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis are discussed. The importance of public education and an awareness of a...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Prenatal Diagnosis
• Share to Thalassemia
• Share to Genetic Counseling