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  • Sickle cell disease - Causes

    Read about what causes sickle cell disease, how it's inherited and how it affects the body.

  • Sickle cell disease - Carriers

    Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.

  • Who can get sepsis

    NHS information about who's more likely to get sepsis and how to avoid infections.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because many conditions cause joint stiffness and inflammation.

  • Rhesus disease - Treatment

    Treatment for rhesus disease depends on how severe the condition is. In more severe cases, treatment may need to begin before the baby is born.

  • Rhesus disease - Symptoms

    Rhesus disease only affects the baby, and the mother won't experience any symptoms. Around 50% of babies have mild symptoms that are easily treatable.

  • Rhesus disease - Prevention

    Rhesus disease can largely be prevented by having an injection of a medication called anti-D immunoglobulin.

  • Rhesus disease - Diagnosis

    Rhesus disease is usually diagnosed during the routine screening tests you're offered during pregnancy.

  • Rhesus disease - Complications

    Although rhesus disease is rare and most cases are successfully treated, there are some risks to both unborn and newborn babies.

  • Rhesus disease - Causes

    Rhesus disease is caused by a specific mix of blood types between a pregnant mother and her unborn baby.