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Thalassemia

Collaborative Care

No specific drug or diet are effective in 

treating thalassemia 

Thalassemia minor 

Body adapts to 

Hgb  

Thalassemia major

Blood transfusions with IV deferoxamine 

(used to remove excess 

iron

from the body)

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Comments:

Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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