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How is the sickle cell disease inherited?
How is the sickle cell disease inherited?
How is the sickle cell disease inherited?
Sickle cell gene is inherited from both the parents. 1 set from mother and 1 set from father. This usually happens when both parents are "carriers" of the sickle cell gene, also known as having the sickle cell trait.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are 5 symptoms of a sickle cell crisis?
The five prominent symptoms are the sickle cells die easily, vision problems, pain crisis, swelling in hands and feet and delayed growth especially during puberty.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Which two blood groups produce sickle cell children?
Research hints that blood group O was the commonest blood group to pass on sickle cell anemia. However, if any of the parent was a carrier then any blood group could produce sickle cell anemia.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
How is sickle cell anemia transferred?
Sickle cell anemia cannot be passed on from one person to the other. It is not contagious. It can be only passed on from parents to children by birth.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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