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Is there a cure for sickle cell anemia?

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So far only one: At present the only cure for sickle cell disease is a bone marrow transplant. This is being done with greater frequency, and many pediatric transplant centers are participating in a trial with this. The biggest limitation to this is the availability of suitable bone marrow donors. Brothers or sisters are best, but they must be a match and have no more than sickle trait.

Answered 3/12/2015

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