[Heterozygote carrier state of hemoglobin S in Azerbaijan].

Clinico-hematological characteristics of 123 HbS heterozygotes have been presented. A total of 16 subjects with the level of HbS less than 30% were detected. Intraerythrocytic inclusions observed in single cells, as well as a significant decrease in the mean hemoglobin level, ESR and mean cell hemoglobin denote the presence of concomitant alpha-thalassemia-I in this group of heterozygotes.