Differential diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and beta thalassemia in Port Harcourt pregnant women using the Mentzer Index
Jacob Ransom,
Aboko Princess,
Evelyn Eze
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: The Mentzer index is a cost-effective and accurate method for differentiating between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and beta-thalassemia. Anemia in pregnancy is a global health concern, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, where it is primarily linked to iron deficiency and may also include other underlying hemoglobin disorders, with beta-thalassemia (bT) being the most common. This cross-sectional study aimed to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia and beta-thalassemia in preg… Show more
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