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If a person is a carrier for sickle cell disease or has hemoglobin AS, then does this mean that the carrier is not affected by hemoglobinopathy? (He/she is normal/healthy?)
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Soaring Crane said:If a person is a carrier for sickle cell disease or has hemoglobin AS, then does this mean that the carrier is not affected by hemoglobinopathy? (He/she is normal/healthy?)
Thank you.
Soaring Crane said:Thanks, epenguin. Yes, they are protected from malaria?
Hemoglobin S Trait is a genetic condition in which a person inherits one normal hemoglobin gene and one abnormal hemoglobin S gene. This results in a person being a healthy carrier of the sickle cell trait.
Hemoglobin S Trait is fairly common, especially in populations where malaria is prevalent. In the United States, about 1 in 12 African Americans have Hemoglobin S Trait, and about 1 in 100 Hispanic Americans have the trait.
Hemoglobin S Trait does not usually cause any symptoms or health problems. People with this trait are generally healthy and do not have sickle cell disease. However, they can pass on the gene for sickle cell disease to their children.
Hemoglobin S Trait can be diagnosed through a blood test that looks for the presence of abnormal hemoglobin S. This test is often included in newborn screening programs and can also be done at any point in life.
There is no specific treatment for Hemoglobin S Trait, as it does not cause any health problems. However, it is important for carriers to be aware of their status and to inform their healthcare providers. If two carriers have children together, there is a 25% chance their child will have sickle cell disease.