What is the purpose of treating sickle cell patients with hydroxyurea?
A) To dilute the amount of sickled red blood cells
B) To destroy the sickling red blood cells by initiating an immune response
C) To convert Hgb S into Hgb A
D) To increase the level of hemoglobin F that will reduce intracellular sickling

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Hydroxyurea increases the level of hemoglobin F in the red blood cells, which reduces intracellular sickling and improves overall clinical outcomes in sickle cell disease patients.

What Is the Purpose of Treating Sickle Cell Patients with Hydroxyurea