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Is anemia the same as sickle cell anemia?

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How are sickle cell anemia and maleria the same?
They are definitely not the same. If you are looking for an answer to WHY sickle-cell anaemia is BENEFICIAL to those with malaria then follow this link,...
How do you get sickle cell anemia?
It is a genetic disorder so you are born with it
What is the cure for sickle cell anemia?
there is no cure for sickle cell but antibiotic for the pain.
How are sickle cell anemia inherited?
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Who does Sickle Cell Anemia effect?
Sickle-cell disease, usually presenting in childhood, occurs more commonly in people (or their descendants) from parts of tropical and sub-tropical regions where malaria is or was common. The...