Hematological study of iron deficiency anemia and β thalassemia trait in Sindhi community of Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh with predictive value of red cell indices to discriminate them
Abstract:Background: Ethnic groups like Sindhis, Kutchis, Lohanas, Punjabis, few Muslim groups as well as few tribal populations have higher prevalence of hemoglobinopathy esespecially β thalassemia carriers. β Thalassemia traits are commonly misdiagnosed as iron deficiency anemia. Red cell indices are helpful to discriminate anemia and to detect subjects who have high probability of requiring appropriate follow up and to reduce unnecessary investigation cost. Aims and objectives: 1) To study red blood cell indices in … Show more
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