Jul 12, 2010 - Migrating Nomad Children, Southern Iran. M Karimi1, D Mehrabani2*, M Pasalar1, AR Afrasiabi1, Z Mehravar1, I Reyhani1,. R Hamidi1.
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Thalassemia, Iron and G6PD Deficiency in Lor Migrating Nomad Children, Southern Iran M Karimi1, D Mehrabani2*, M Pasalar1, AR Afrasiabi1, Z Mehravar1, I Reyhani1, R Hamidi1 1
Hematology Research Center, 2Stem Cell and Transgenic Technology Research Center, Department of Pathology, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Abstract Background: Ferropenia and consequent iron deficiency anemia (IDA), β-thalassemia, and glucose 6phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency are three main common hematologic problems in Iran. This study was conducted on the prevalence of these problems in Lor migrating nomads ethnic group in southern Iran. Methods: From June to October 2006, the blood samples of 79 Lor migrating nomadic children including 53 (67.1%) male and 26 (32.9%) female were checked for iron indices and G6PD deficiency. The family history of favism, thalassemiaand, signs and symptoms in relation to anemia of participants were evaluated. RBC count, different types of Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, SI, TIBC and SF were determined immediately after blood sampling. Results: Fourteen (17.7%) children had SF
