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Posted On : 15 Aug 2004

A thalasemic girl{Beta Thalasemia minor-HbA2 = 5} is having high iron binding capacity. Does she require Iron therapy?

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Pediatric Oncall

Yes, a thalessmia minor can also develop iron deficiency anemia and iron supplements may be required if there is iron deficiency.

20 years ago

dr sanjeev aggarwal

yes,concomittant IDA can b there alongwith thal. trait needing iron supplementation.

20 years ago

SELÇUK

no,according to the iron binding capacity ,we dont g and No.305,ve and No.305,ron therapy,

20 years ago

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