Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Viral hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver due to infection with a virus.


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PMID (PMCID)
7974818
 MALE Child
Acute hemolysis in association with hepatitis B infection in a child with beta-thalassemia trait.
Gurgey A, Yuce A, Ozbek N, Kocak N.
Turk J Pediatr. 1994;36(3):259-62.
The role of being heterozygous for beta-thalassemia in hemolysis during acute viral hepatitis is not known.