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  • Hereditary Spherocytosis for Parents


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

  • 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.

  • Blood for Teens


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

  • A to Z: Beta Thalassemia for Parents


    Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the 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 Teens


    Anemia is when the number of red blood cells in the body gets too low. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin (pronounced: HEE-muh-glow-bin), a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough of them, oxygen doesn't get to the body's organs. Without enough oxygen, the organs can't work normally.

  • Blood for Parents


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

  • Splenic Sequestration for Parents


    Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.

  • 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.