Infections in e-β thalassemia

American Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 581-587

  Wanachiwanawin, Wanchai ^a  

^a THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Infections; Key Words; Predisposing factors; Thalassemia

Indexed keywords

HEMOGLOBIN E;

BACTERIAL INFECTION; BETA THALASSEMIA; BLOOD TRANSFUSION; CAUSE OF DEATH; CLASSIFICATION; HUMAN; MORTALITY; REVIEW;

BACTERIAL INFECTIONS; BETA-THALASSEMIA; BLOOD TRANSFUSION; CAUSE OF DEATH; HEMOGLOBIN E; HUMANS;

EID: 0034320065     PISSN: 01928562     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00043426-200011000-00027     Document Type: Article

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