All of the following are true of thalassemia major, EXCEPT:
- In thalassemia- decreased osmotic fragility is seen - Increased osmotic fragility is a feature of hereditary spherocytosis - Remaining all features given in the options are seen in thalassemia
Splenomegaly
Target cells on peripheral smear
Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Increased osmotic fragility
Hemolytic anemia