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Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder caused by mutations in genes that control hemoglobin production. There are two main forms: alpha thalassemia reduces alpha globin protein production while beta thalassemia reduces beta globin. The severity depends on how many genes are mutated, ranging from mild anemia to life-threatening symptoms requiring frequent blood transfusions. Thalassemia is passed from carrier parents to children and treatment options include blood transfusions, iron chelation, bone marro
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