Hi Sir, If husband is hbe trait then what effects baby may have. Please help me to cure it.

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lybrate-user! hbe trait is a genetic trait and cannot be cured with any form of medicine - however, you may be relieved to know that a hbe individual might not show any significant symptom except for a mild anemia. It essentially occurs due to a point mutation in ?- chain at 26th position, changing the amino acid from glutamic acid to lysine. As far as your baby's health is concerned, he might show symptoms of anemia if he/she happens to inherit hbe trait from both the parents i.e. Both you and your husband. You can opt for a orenatal screening to be absolute sure of the chances however, you've nothing major to worry about this.

Surya Bhagwati · Accepted Answer

lybrate-user! hbe trait is a genetic trait and cannot be cured with any form of medicine - however, you may be relieved to know that a hbe individual might not show any significant symptom except for a mild anemia. It essentially occurs due to a point mutation in ?- chain at 26th position, changing the amino acid from glutamic acid to lysine. As far as your baby's health is concerned, he might show symptoms of anemia if he/she happens to inherit hbe trait from both the parents i.e. Both you and your husband. You can opt for a orenatal screening to be absolute sure of the chances however, you've nothing major to worry about this.