Thalassaemia

Thalassaemia is the name given to a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the body’s ability to create red blood cells.

What is thalassaemia? {#overview}

Red blood cells

Types of thalassaemia

Alpha thalassaemia

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Complications of thalassaemia  {#overflow}

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