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| Issue : 2 | Page : 60-63 |
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Thalassemia, hepatitis C and liver siderosis: Triple disease in children
Yogesh Waikar
Consultant Pediatric Gastro-Enterologist and Hepatologist, GI Kids Clinics and Imaging Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Yogesh Waikar
Superspeciality GI Kids Clinics and Imaging Center, Near Dhantoli Police Station, Dhantoli, Nagpur - 440 012, Maharashtra
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/jpai.jpai_25_20
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Thalassemia patients require multiple transfusions. Iron overload and hepatitis C are known complications due to transfusions. Iron overload is treated with iron chelators. Hepatitis C treatment is rapidly evolving in children. This review discusses the management of these patients in light of newly available direct-acting antiviral agents. Early diagnosis and treatment remains the cornerstone in the management of this triple disease.
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