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hemoglobinopathyAny of a group of disorders caused by genetic abnormality of the hemoglobin molecule. The most prominent types are sickle-cell anemia and thalassemia, a set of disorders whose symptoms range from none to fatal anemia. hemoglobinopathy [‚hē·mə‚glō·bə′näp·ə·thē] (medicine) Any blood dyscrasia resulting from the genetically determined alteration of the chemical nature of hemoglobin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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High-risk children for whom influenza vaccination is routinely recommended include those with chronic disorders of the cardiovascular or pulmonary system (including asthma), chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), chronic renal dysfunction, and hemoglobinopathies or immunosuppression (including cases caused by medications or by HIV) (1-4). HR24 Influenza vaccine: Residents of chronic care facilities or persons suffering from chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), hemoglobinopathies, immunosuppression, or renal dysfunction; health care workers. The hemoglobinopathies are genetic conditions characterized by compromised red blood cell oxygen transport and include sickle-cell anemia and thalassemia. |
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