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To reduce the risk of having a baby with beta thalassemia, prospective parents can undergo genetic counseling and testing to determine if they are carriers of the disease. If both parents are carriers, options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can be considered to select embryos without the condition. Additionally, prenatal testing during pregnancy can help identify if the fetus has beta thalassemia, allowing for informed decisions.
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Why does symptoms of beta thalassemia doesn't appear at birth?
Symptoms of beta thalassemia major or Cooley's anemia don't appear at birth because babies still have what is known as the fetal hemoglobin, which consists of two alpha chains and two delta chains, but the baby has no beta chains and therefore protected from the disorder. The baby will eventually develop the beta chains though.
Can mild thalassemia be a major thalassemia?
No. A minor form of the blood disorder thalassemia is when you inherited just one beta thalassemia gene, along with a normal beta-chain gene. This manifests as mild anaemia with a slight lowering of the hemoglobin level in the blood. No treatment is require. By contrast, a thalassemia major, also known as Cooley's Disease, is when one is born with two genes for beta thalassemia and no normal beta-chain gene. This is a serious disorder.
Are there other names for Thalassemia disease?
Alpha thalassemia silent carrierAlpha thalassemia minor, also called alpha thalassemia traitHemoglobin H diseaseAlpha thalassemia major, also called hydrops fetalisBeta thalassemia minor, also called beta thalassemia traitBeta thalassemia intermediaBeta thalassemia major, also called Cooley's anemia or beta-zero (ß0) thalassemiaBeta-plus (ß+) thalassemiaMediterranean anemia
What is Hb Hope?
Beta thalassemia variant
What is classification of Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is classified mainly into two types: alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia, based on which globin chain is affected. Alpha thalassemia occurs due to mutations in the alpha-globin genes, while beta thalassemia results from mutations in the beta-globin genes. Each type can further be categorized into various subtypes based on the severity of the condition, such as thalassemia minor (trait) and thalassemia major (Cooley's anemia). The classification helps determine the appropriate management and treatment strategies for affected individuals.
Will the child be free from thalassemia if you are alpha and father is beta thalassemia trait?
have seen one of my friends sister had kid and all normal no complications...not thalassemia either.........beta and alpha i think there is 25% normal chance
You are a black female with beta thalassemia minor trait both of your children have this trait can sickle cell anemia trait partner effect their children also?
If you have beta thalassemia trait and your partner has sickle cell trait there is a 25% chance of your child having sickle beta thalassemia.
If one parent has beta thalassemia what are the chances the baby will inherit the condition?
If one parent is a carrier then the baby has a 50% chance of being born a carrier as well, but the baby will be healthy as the gene is recessive.
Can minor thalassemia carrier and alpha marry?
Yes, A "carrier" of alpha thalassemia and of beta thalassemia can marry, but not to someone with any hemoglobinopathy. Prof. Kornfeld Pal
In child of age 2 which type of thalassemia occur?
In a child of age 2, the most common type of thalassemia that can occur is beta-thalassemia. This condition is characterized by reduced production of hemoglobin due to mutations in the beta-globin genes. Children with beta-thalassemia often present with symptoms such as anemia, fatigue, and delayed growth. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving outcomes.
What mutations does beta-thalassemia have on DNA?
Beta-thalassemia is typically caused by mutations in the HBB gene located on chromosome 11. Common mutations include point mutations, deletions, or insertions in the HBB gene, leading to reduced or absent production of beta-globin chains in hemoglobin. These mutations disrupt the normal structure and function of hemoglobin, resulting in anemia and other symptoms associated with beta-thalassemia.
How long do the beta thalassemia minor patient live?
5 to 10 years
