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Acute chest syndrome causes

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Causes

Causes

Genetics: The SS genotype is associated with an increased incidence of ACS.

See sickle cell anemia for more information regarding the genetics of the disease.

References

References


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