Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: Sharmin on May 02, 2013, 03:48:53 AM

Title: Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
Post by: Sharmin on May 02, 2013, 03:48:53 AM

My mom, age 58, has thalassemia minor.  She returned from a trip from India last week - she has been feeling weak and very achey since her return.  Results from a blood test done earlier in the week - indicate that she has dengue fever.  We are all quite concerned,
is there additional risk to her because she has thalassemia minor?

Thank you kindly,

Sharmin

Title: Re: Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 02, 2013, 01:47:00 PM

There would be no additional risk from thal minor. It can be more of a danger to majors because they often have a compromised immune system. I hope she recovers soon.

Title: Re: Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
Post by: Sharmin on May 02, 2013, 02:10:15 PM

Thank you Andy :)

Sharmin