Title of article
The Incidence of Hemoglobin S in Taourga Region, Libya
Author/Authors
Marwan, Mohamed.M.B University of Tripoli - Faculty of Science - Department of Zoology, Libya , Egrouda, Mageda M. Tamzin hospital, Libya , Jornaz, Nagi A. University of Tripoli - Collage of Medical technology - Department of Anesthesia, Libya , Lamami, Yosra M. Hematologist and Medical Oncologist Tripoli Medical Center, Libya , Gadmour, Housain H. Biotechnology Research Center (BTRC) - Cell biology research group, Libya
From page
21
To page
27
Abstract
This study is to evaluate the incidence of hemoglobin S in Taourga region. Out of 491 blood samples, 62 (12.5%) were abnormal for hemoglobin S [21(4.3%) males and 41(8.4%) females]. Out of 62 samples 57 (12.1%) were heterozygous (HbAS) [18 (4.1%) males and 39 (8.02%) females]. Three samples (1.0%) were homozygous (HbSS) [1(0.2%) male and 2(0.4%) females]. One sample (0.02%) was HbAFS male and one sample (0.02%) was HbAC male. The incidence of hemoglobin S in Taourga region was about 12.5%. Sickle cell disorders are on bases of our results is considered to be a public health problem in Taourga Region, Libya.
Journal title
Journal Of Sebha University, Pure and Applied Sciences
Journal title
Journal Of Sebha University, Pure and Applied Sciences
Record number
2655840
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