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Sickle Cell Disease/Disorder (SCD)

Sickle Cell Disease/Disorder (SCD) is the world’s most common (mono)genetic disorder. The genetic carrier state (called sickle cell trait) provides partial protection against early death from plasmodium falciparum malaria in early infancy. The sickle cell gene is more widespread in … Continue reading

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