Sickle Cell Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms
A
Weakness, pain, swollen hands/feet, frequent infections (spleen damage)
2
Q
Mode of inheritance
A
auto rec
3
Q
Diagnose
A
See HbS or look at cells under microscope
4
Q
Hydroxyurea
A
increase HbF production
5
Q
Mutation
A
Position 6, glutamic acid to valine on beta subunit
