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Could two people with sickle cell trait give their child sickle cell anemia?
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Yes: Or one with trait and one with ss.
Answered 1/27/2014
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Yes: This is basic mendelian genetics. If two people with sickle cell trait are thinking about starting a family, they need to be aware that each child, independently, has a 25% risk of having sickle cell disease, which is a lifelong, painful, debilitating, and especially cruel illness. They need to consider their options carefully and responsibly.
Answered 1/27/2014
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