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Screening for Thalassemia Traits in Pregnancy: The Role of Mentzer Index

2024-12-15

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Thalassemia traits present significant challenges during pregnancy, often leading to complications such as anemia and adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Early identification of carriers is essential for managing these risks and providing appropriate care. This review article examines the Mentzer Index, a straightforward and cost-effective tool derived from complete blood count (CBC) parameters, which can effecti...

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Literature Corpus work: 85c480aa-0922-5e2f-a3f9-674c83c39d83
DOI: 10.22270/ijmspr.v10i4.123

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