Thalassemia
- Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by impaired hemoglobin synthesis and chronic anemia caused by a genetic defect.
- • If two thalassemia carriers marry, there is:
- o a 50% chance that their child will also be a carrier,
- o a 25% chance that the child will be affected by thalassemia, and
- o a 25% chance that the child will be completely healthy.
- • If only one parent is a carrier, there is:
- o a 50% chance that the child will be a carrier, and
- o a 50% chance that the child will be healthy.
- • If two individuals with thalassemia marry, their child will inherit the disease.
- To prevent the spread of this condition, couples should undergo mandatory medical screening before marriage.
14 December 2020
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