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Sickle Cell Anemia: Genetic Basis, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin S (HbS). This leads to the deformation of red blood cells into a sickle shape, which causes various complications including pain, anemia, infections, and organ damage. This note explores the genetic basis, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and […]