What is the most likely cause of death associated with sickle cell disease?
a. Decreased hemoglobin
b. Infection
c. An obstructive crisis
d. A hyperhemolytic crisis
ANS: B
Infection is the most common cause of death related to sickle cell disease. The most common cause of sickle cell disease related to death is not associated with decreased hemoglobin or with either an obstructive or hyperhemolytic crisis.
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