About Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anaemia is one of the most common monogenic diseases in the world. It is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the HBB gene. It is characterized by the presence of sickle shaped red blood cells in the bloodstream. They may interact with other cells and block blood flow in the capillaries. Clinical manifestations evolve with age and are very variable.
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
