Genetics of Beta Thalassemia
Chromosome 11 Beta Thalassemia Intermedia B+s/B+s
In Beta thalassemia intermedia, B+s/B+s, both beta chain loci show a partial deletion or inactivation of the gene.
Hemoglobin A is made to only 55% to 75% of its normal amount.
(drawing modified from Harmening, 1999)