Sickle-cell anemia
Description
How does sickle-cell anemia differ from sickle-cell trait? How is the disease transmitted? And who is at highest risk? This program answers these and other frequently asked questions, providing a thorough overview of the sickle-cell phenomenon. Symptoms, treatment, and possible complications are discussed, as well as screening methods and the biochemical reason why sickle cells take on their characteristic shape.
Runtime
16 min
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Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
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