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Delta Beta Thalassemia or HPFH

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Andy Battaglia:
I think the fact that the Hb is dropping quickly now would rule out the possibility that delta beta was present, as that would produce a milder phenotype than what seems apparent here. It looks very much like a typical beta zero beta zero case, where transfusion in normally started between 3-6 months.

You will be amazed at the doctors in the thal centers. All medical staff involved with a patient will meet together to plan the child's treatment. This almost never happens in traditional hospitals, leaving patients chasing after multiple doctors who are not always on the same page with each other.

Chicagobaby:
Yes, I agree. That to some extent rules out Delta Beta possibility. But she did have a mild cold before the last blood work,so that may have contributed to some drop but not sure to what extent. So you wont recommend further DNA testing?  Thanks again for your help! I live in the Chicago area in fact around 20 miles from Chicago city, so I'll definitely be in touch with Dr. Thompson at Lurie hospital.


Thanks!

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