Treatments
To treat very low red blood cell counts in people with Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) the two most common options are corticosteroid medication and blood transfusions. Bone marrow/stem cell transplant might also be considered. Some people need no specific therapy. A qualified doctor can recommend the best treatment options.
For more information on the types of treatment options, click on the following links:
- Corticosteroid Therapy
- Blood Transfusion
- Stem Cell (Bone Marrow) Transplant
- National Resource Centers
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Division of Blood Disorders
1600 Clifton Road
MS E-87
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348
New Hours of Operation
8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday
Closed Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
