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Sickle cell trait (SCT) is not a mild form of sickle cell disease. Having SCT simply means that a person carries a single gene for sickle cell disease (SCD) and can pass this gene along to their children. People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of SCD and live a normal life.
- Fact Sheets on Sickle Cell Disease - CDC
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood...
- What Is Sickle Cell Trait? | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC
Overview. People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one...
- Fact Sheets on Sickle Cell Disease - CDC
21 mar 2024 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. In SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle.” View All
15 maj 2024 · Overview. People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait (SCT). People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), but they can pass the trait on to their children.
People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S. Under certain conditions these red blood cells become sickle-shaped (banana-shaped) and block circulation. Why is it important to know if I have sickle cell trait? Sickle cell trait is inherited from one’s parents, like hair or eye color. If one (1) parent ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare, genetic, life-shortening blood disorder that affects every organ in the body. Normal red blood cells are round and flexible, which lets them travel through small blood vessels to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.
This disease gets its name from the abnormal crescent or “sickle” shape that some red blood cells develop. Because of this shape and other abnormalities, sickled red blood cells can block the flow of blood through the body and cause recurring episodes of pain, or pain crises.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. Normal red blood cells are round and flexible, which lets them travel through small blood vessels to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.
