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  • 19/05/2023

How is sickle cell anemia transferred?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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  • 6+ Yrs
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Sickle cell anemia cannot be passed on from one person to the other. It is not contagious. It can be only passed on from parents to children by birth.

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