Overview
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) leading to rigid, sickle-shaped red blood cells, causing chronic hemolysis, vaso-occlusive crises, and organ damage 110.Diagnosis
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