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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Main Authors: Amrita Singh Chauhan1, Anil R Joshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Makhdoomi Printers 2024-07-01
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