ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Of
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for thalassaemia, but they’re not done very often because of the significant risks involved. Stem cells are produced in bone marrow, the spongy tissue found in the centre of some bones, and have the ability to develop into different types of blood cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of thalassemia-Alpha and Beta-in which children inherited the condition from parents who carry the mutated thalassemia. People with thalassemia trait have normal life expectancy. However, beta thalassemia major along with heart ailments can make the condition fatal before 30 years of age.
Detailed explanation-3: -The impact of thalassemia varies according to severity of the disease. People with mild forms will be able to lead normal or near-normal lives whereas those with severe forms of the disease will require on-going monitoring and treatment.
Detailed explanation-4: -Aim: With good care, patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia major (TDTM) can reach older ages, marry and reproduce.