PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Sickle Cell is a genetic disease inherited from parents. There is a 25% chance that a child will be born with it from unaffected parents(USA)
What is it ?
Sickle cell disease mutates and turns red blood cells into a crescent shape.
This makes the afflicted more prone to virus and infection. They can suffer from both normal and silent strokes.
Is there a cure ?
No. However it can be treated. The live expectancy beyond the age of 50 is 65%. Infants with sickle cell are 80% likely to survive at birth due to modern care.
Conclusion
Sickle cell is bad.
