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Beta thalassemia

Three main forms have been described: thalassemia minor, thalassemia intermedia, and thalassemia major, which vary from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to severe anemia requiring lifelong transfusions

Individuals with Beta thalassemia major usually present within the first two years of life with symptomatic severe anemia, poor growth, and skeletal abnormalities

Those with Beta thalassemia intermedia usually present later in life with mild to moderate symptoms of anemia

Patients with Beta thalassemia minor are usually asymptomatic and are often monitored without treatment

The beta form of thalassemia is particularly prevalent among people of Mediterranean descent

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