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2017-05-02 14:45:26
Hello Doctor Sir/Madam, I wanted to know that me elder sister(32yrs) and her husband (37yrs) both have Thalassemia problem. So, what should be the precaution to take a child ?
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There are 25% chances that child will have thalassemia major. 50% chances of minor and 25% chances that child will be healthy. I'm assuming that both have thal minor. There is no way to predict this. Mother can undergo testing during pregnancy. Please meet a genetic counsellor to discuss in detail.

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