Sickle cell trait and splenic infarct : information for healthcare providers

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Division of Blood Disorders.; Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.

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Sickle cell trait and splenic infarct : information for healthcare providers

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6/15/16
By National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Division of Blood Disorders. ; Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Division of Blood Disorders. ; Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
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People with sickle cell trait (SCT) are generally healthy, but may develop splenic infarct. ; Healthcare providers can educate people about this complication of SCT, including raising awareness of the risks, signs and symptoms, as well as steps they can take to reduce their risk. ; CS265405E ; fs_splenicinfarct_providers.pdf
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- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Splenic Infarction
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Fact Sheet
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2 numbered pages
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/42388/cdc_42388_DS1.pdf
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