What Common Renal Complication Is Associated with Sickle Cell Anemia

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Multiple Choice

What common renal complication is associated with sickle cell anemia?

• A) Renal papillary necrosis
• B) Glomerular nephritis
• C) Dactylitis
• D) Pyelonephritis
• E) A and D

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Definitions:

Hematuria

The presence of blood in urine, indicating possible urinary tract disease or injury.

Urinary Stream

The flow of urine during urination.

Zygote

refers to the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg, marking the beginning of a new organism.

Fertilization

Impregnation of the ovum by the sperm; conception.