The thalassaemias
Classification
The classification illustrated in Table 16.1 is based on the mode of inheritance of thalassaemia.
Table 16.1
Classification of thalassaemia
Type of thalassaemia | Heterozygote | Homozygote |
α-Thalassaemia1 | ||
α0 (– –/) | Thal. minor | Hydrops fetalis |
α+ (–α/) | Thal. minor | Thal. minor |
β-Thalassaemia | ||
β0 | Thal. minor | Thal. major |
β+ | Thal. minor | Thal. major or intermedia |
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