Role of NESTROFT as a Screening Tool for Beta-Thalassemia Trait among Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background Iron deficiency and thalassemia trait are the most common causes of microcytic hypochromic anemia. Serum ferritin and hemoglobin electrophoresis are required for the diagnosis of these conditions. These investigations are costly and not readily available in rural settings. More...
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Language: | English |
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Makhdoomi Printers
2024-07-01
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Series: | Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/gjmedph/article/view/4006 |