Abnormal haemoglobins, thalassaemias, and hereditary ovalocytosis in the Papuan Gulf area.
In 50 Kerema or Kairuku individuals of the Papuan Gulf Area, the amount of beta thalassaemia as indicated by the finding of a raised level of Hb A2 was found to be 6%, and of hereditary ovalocytosis 16%. There was one example of both conditions occurring together. No haemoglobin abnormalities apart from raised Hb A2 level were found.
D004612:Elliptocytosis, Hereditary / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D009512:New Guinea; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*
D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal