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The Spectrum of β-Thalassemia Mutations in the Population Migration in Lebanon: A 6-Year Retrospective Study

Chantal Farraa Medical Genetics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon;b Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Lina Abdounia Medical Genetics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Mirna Souaida Medical Genetics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Johnny Awwadc Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Nadine Yazbeckb Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Miguel Abboudb Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LebanonCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 365-370 | Received 11 Sep 2020, Accepted 24 Mar 2021, Published online: 05 May 2021

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