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  • Hepatitis C for Parents


    The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

  • Hereditary Spherocytosis for Parents


    Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited blood disorder. Treatments can help with symptoms.

  • A to Z: Beta Thalassemia for Parents


    Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.

  • Blood for Teens


    Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Aplastic Anemia for Parents


    Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.

  • Hemolytic Anemia for Parents


    Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.

  • Anemia for Parents


    Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments, and inherited conditions.

  • Anemia for Teens


    Anemia is common in teens because they undergo rapid growth spurts, when the body needs more nutrients like iron. Learn about anemia and how it's treated.

  • G6PD Deficiency for Parents


    G6PD deficiency an inherited condition in which someone doesn't have enough of the enzyme G6PD, which protects red blood cells.

  • Blood for Parents


    Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.