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Acta Biomed
; 91(3): e2020026, 2020 09 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-761241
ABSTRACT
A review of the literature on COVID-19 pandemic in patients with thalassemias is presented. Globally, the prevalence of COVID-19 among ß-thalassemia patients seems to be lower than in general population; associated co-morbidities aggravated the severity of COVID- 19, leading to a poorer prognosis, irrespective of age. A multicenter registry will enhance the understanding of COVID-19 in these patients and will lead to more evidence-based management recommendations.