Joshua, a Two-Year-Old, Has Been Diagnosed with ________, a Blood

question 136

Multiple Choice

Joshua, a two-year-old, has been diagnosed with ________, a blood disorder that limits the body's oxygen supply and can cause joint swelling and heart and kidney failure. This genetic disorder can be treated through penicillin, pain medication, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea.

• A) spina bifida
• B) Tay-Sachs disease
• C) sickle-cell anemia
• D) Huntington's disease

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