A patient has microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Which type of treatment or procedure does the healthcare professional discuss as a potential cure with the patient?
A)Cord blood transplantation
B)Scheduled infusion of gamma globulins
C)Massive blood transfusions
D)Repeated injections of Rho-GAM

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Microcytic, hypochromic anemia is one manifestation of thalassemia. The only definitive cures for this disorder are allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from a matched family or unrelated donor or cord blood transplantation from a related donor. Gamma globulins protect the body against infectious diseases. Blood transfusions can be used to correct low hemoglobin. Rho-GAM is used in postpartum women who are Rh-negative after delivering an Rh-positive baby to prevent development of maternal antibodies against the baby's blood.

A Patient Has Microcytic, Hypochromic Anemia