hemoglobin e (hbe) disease
Hemoglobin E (HbE) disease is a genetic blood disorder characterized by an abnormal form of hemoglobin, a protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. Individuals with HbE disease have a specific mutation in their hemoglobin genes, causing the production of an altered hemoglobin molecule. This condition can result in mild to moderate anemia, as well as other complications such as a reduced ability to deliver oxygen to tissues.
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