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Sickle Cell Disease
Hematology · Blood & Hematologic
Severe
Severity
Common in certain populations — affects millions globally, especially of African and some Indian tribal descent
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Hematology
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Management includes pain relief medications during crises
- 2hydroxyurea to reduce the frequency of painful episodes
- 3and blood transfusions for severe anaemia or complications. Bone marrow transplantation offers a potential cure in select cases
- 4while newer gene therapies are emerging
- 5preventive antibiotics and vaccinations reduce infection risk
- 6particularly in children.
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