Sickle cell disease clinic. Machine that is being used for a red blood cell exchange transfusion to treat a patient with sickle cell disease. Also known as sickle cell anaemia and drepanocytosis,this is an inherited blood disease that largely affects black people. The blood's red blood cells contain abnormal haemoglobin that distorts them into a fragile sickle shape. This means they are easily destroyed,leading to symptoms of anaemia. Severe cases can require blood transfusions to replace the red blood cells | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Life In View |
Bildgröße: | 5121 px × 3414 px |
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