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Occurs due a genetic mutation in the hemoglobin gene resulting in poor oxygen supply.The patient requires frequent blood transfusions

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thalassemia

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Occurs due a genetic mutation in the hemoglobin gene resulting in poor oxygen supply-example-1
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Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body. In people with beta thalassemia, low levels of hemoglobin lead to a lack of oxygen in many parts of the body. Affected individuals also have a shortage of red blood cells (anemia), which can cause pale skin, weakness, fatigue, and more serious complications. People with beta thalassemia are at an increased risk of developing abnormal blood clots.
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