Citation:Darshana, L.G.T., Manamperi, A., and Premawardhena, A.P. (2017). The Genetic Origins and Molecular Characterization of Sickle Cell Disease in Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p.35.
Date:2017
Abstract:
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is globally the commonest monogenic disease. Although the incidence is not as common as in India, it is found in Sri Lanka too. A recent hospital based survey identified around 60 patients in the country but no detailed study of SCD have been done to-date. The genetic origin of Haemoglobin (Hb) S found in Sri Lanka is not yet known.
