Dutch-beta thalassemia: A rare mutation from India

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic imposed challenges towards management of transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients (TDT). The need for regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy in these patients added further uncertainty about managing COVID-19 in this subset of patients. Aims: To describe the clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV2 infection in patients with TDT and to evaluate feasibility of home management for patients with mild disease. Materials and methods: The study involved TDT patients registered with thalassemia day care center, DMCH, who tested positive for COVID-19 by RTP... Mehr ...