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What is Sickle Cell Disease and its symptoms?

Sickle Cell Disease

Definition: 

An inherited blood disorder causing abnormal red blood cells. 

Causes: 

Inherited from both parents. 

Signs and Symptoms: 

Pain crises, anemia, frequent infections, swelling of hands and feet.

 Prevention: 

Genetic counseling and premarital genotype testing.

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