SCD Awareness 2020

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 Sickle Cell is a genetic disorder in which there are no enough red blood cells to carry oxygen through out the body. Thousands of Children and Adults die yearly due to SCD. The best form of treatment is a Stem Cell Transplant, otherwise called Bone Marrow Transplant for Children and Teenagers.

Do you know testing for genotype among couples can eradicate SCD? #knowyourgenotype #SCDAwareness2020 




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