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  • Title: Viral infections in beta-thalassemia/hemoglobin E patients.
    Author: Wasi C, Kuntang R, Louisirirotchanakul S, Siritantikorn S, Fucharoen S, Aswapokee P, Aswapokee N, Hirunraks A, Wasi P.
    Journal: Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser; 1987; 23(5A):547-55. PubMed ID: 2825835.
    Abstract:
    One hundred ten patients with beta-thal/Hb E disease and 60 normal controls matched for age and socioeconomic status were followed for 1.5 years. They were examined clinically, and blood and plasma were studied for Coxsackie B viruses and others. The findings suggest that the patients are more susceptible to Coxsackie B virus but not to rubella, herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, and M. pneumoniae. In contrast to bacterial infections, splenectomized patients did not show evidence of increased viral infections.
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