doi: 10.4103/0970-0218.58399.
Cascade screening for beta-thalassemia: A practical approach for identifying and counseling carriers in India
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Cascade screening for beta-thalassemia: A practical approach for identifying and counseling carriers in India
Indian J Community Med.
2009 Oct.
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A typical pedigree of an index case
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