Abstract
The frequencies of four malaria associated erythrocyte genetic abnormalities have been established in 1000 Omani subjects. They are: homozygous α+ thalassaemia (-α/-α) 0-45; high Hb A2 β thalassaemia trait 0-015; sickle trait (Hb A/S) 0-061; and glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (Gd-): males 0-27, females 0-11. From our data the α+ (-α/) thal gene (confirmed by Southern blotting) is pandemic in this population. Moreover, in spite of the very high frequency of Gd , oxidative haemolytic syndromes are very uncommon. Also preliminary data indicate that among the Omani population with sickle cell disease, homozygosity of the α+ gene markedly modifies the clinical picture.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 396-400 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Medical Genetics |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Genetics(clinical)