thalassemia minor

Question 1

task

Answer 1

40

Question 2

explain nature if condition

Answer 2

-discuss test results:
electrophoresis confirm increase hba2, explain MCV and stuff
-explain the disease
-autosomal recessive, explain
-in your case it is a milder form>only one gene
-but risk of transmission to children>husband needs to be tested>if he is carrier>1:4 chance of getting that major

Question 3

characteristic of thal minor

Answer 3

-symptomless hypochromic microcytic anemia
-confirmed by electrophoresis

Question 4

mx

Answer 4

-iron therpy not needed
-only folic acid 1mg needed to meet requirements of cell turnover
NEED TO SEE HUSBAND OFFER
-need to advice and refer to geneticist or haematologist
-suggest brother also seek advice regarding testing
-inform their children at appropriate time