Sickle Cell Anaemia
by Omikron
Title
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Artist
Omikron
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Photograph - Photograph
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Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited blood disease in which the red blood cells contain abnormal haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment. During deoxygenation, the haemoglobin distorts the red blood cells into a sickle shape, causing bone ache and organ damage. The fragile sickle cells are easily destroyed in the bloodstream. There is no effective cure, and treatment aims to alleviate the symptoms.
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March 7th, 2013
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