by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR G6PD deficiency is an inherited hemolytic anemia due to red cell enzyme defect. It is an X-linked recessive disorder, thus, full expression is only seen in males. G6PD deficiency symptoms & signs ▾: It is usually asymptomatic. Acute...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary chronic hemolytic anemia caused by the production of Hb S (a qualitative hemoglobin defect due to a β-globin gene codon 6 mutation [glutamic acid → valine]). Pathophysiology ▾: Sickle cell anemia is a...
by MH Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Beta thalassemia is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder due to reduced or absence of beta-globin chain production leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and anemia. It is predominantly an autosomal recessive gene disorder. Classifications CharacteristicBeta...
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