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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms by Alieshia Harper is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Symptoms about?
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects red blood cells. It is most common among those with African ancestry. The disease causes red blood cells to take on a sickle, or crescent, shape which can cause pain, organ damage, and other serious issues. It is inherited when both parents carry the sickle cell trait. While there is no cure, treatments focus on managing pain, preventing infections, and in severe cases, bone marrow transplants. The document provides details on the genetics, signs
- Author
- Alieshia Harper
- Language
- EN