A 1-year-old child is brought to the doctor. The child is known to be having microcytic anemia. The doctor orders a hemoglobin electrophoresis, which shows a higher concentration of hemoglobin A2. Which condition is the child likely to be suffering from?
A- Sickle cell anemia
B- β-thalassemia trait
C- Lead poisoning
D- Iron deficiency
Answer
A- Sickle cell anemia
B- β-thalassemia trait
C- Lead poisoning
D- Iron deficiency
Answer