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If i have sickle cell trait is it possible to now be sickle cell anemia?
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Confusing question: SS disease requires the genes for sickle cell from both parents, while S trait has it from one. You cannot change the genetic makeup that you were born with. Someone with trait can have a kid with SS if the partner has trait or SS.
Answered 9/29/2016
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