Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that is also associated with birth defects or abnormal features. With proper care and treatment, people with DBA can live full lives and enjoy most of the activities that other people do.
Diamond Blackfan Anemia Topics
Basics
Signs, diagnosis, treatments, and causes.
Free Materials
Managing your care, fact sheets, and brochures.
Links to Other Websites
Links to information from other organizations.
Treatments
Corticosteroids, blood transfusion, and stem cell transplant.
Articles
Scientific articles and related documents.
About Us
Overview of CDC’s work.
Questions?
You can call the DBA nurse at 1-877-DBA-NURSE (1-877-322-6877), the nurse at one of the DBA centers near you, or the DBA Foundation at 716-674-2818.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Division of Blood Disorders
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MS E-87
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
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