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Sickle Cell Anemia
Specific Gene Mutation
Chromosome 11(hemoglobin gene) is affected
One defective gene from each your parents results in this disease.
Physical Characteristics
Jaundice- yellowing of skin
severe upper respiratory tract infections
Interesting Fact
This anemia originated in Africa and
was transmitted to the United States, Arabia, Europe, and South and Central America through the slave trade.
Possible Treatment
Prophylactic antibiotics
Analgesics (painkillers)
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Home
Down's Syndrome
Turner's Syndrome
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Sickle Cell Anemia
Tay-Sachs
Huntington's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Albinism
Sources