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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The symptoms described in the question match those of sickle-cell anemia, a genetic disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells and causes them to become crescent-shaped, reducing their ability to carry oxygen. Treatment options include penicillin, pain medication, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea.

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