Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever

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Offline Sharmin

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Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
« 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
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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
« Reply #1 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.
Andy

All we are saying is give thals a chance.

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Re: Thalassemia Minor and Dengue Fever
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 02:10:15 PM »
Thank you Andy :)

Sharmin
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