Effect of breastfeeding versus infant formula on iron status of infants with beta thalassemia major

• Main Authors: Usama Roshdy El Safy (Author), Manar Mohamed Fathy (Author), Tamer Hasan Hassan (Author), Marwa Zakaria (Author), Mohamed Abdel Kader Al Malky (Author), Mohamed Arafa (Author), Hany El Sayed (Author), Ashgan Al Ghobashy (Author), Boshra Zaho (Author), Attia Abdel Wahab (Author), Mohamed Hosam Mourad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Thalassemia major or Cooley's anemia is the most severe form of beta thalassemia in which the complete lack of beta protein in the hemoglobin causes a life-threatening anemia requiring regular blood transfusions and extensive ongoing medical care. These extensive, lifelong b...