Post by Student_Nurse Eno Wellington (@eno_wellington)

Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: I think it's more hereditary than being contagious if there are no sexual engagement

Bariledum Favour: No. Sickle cell disease is not contagious. You can't catch it through touching, hugging, sharing food, kissing, or being around someone with the condition. It is an inherited genetic disorder, meaning a child is born with it only if they inherit the sickle cell gene from both parents. That's why gen...

Comfort Yako Asala: I will say it is a genetic blood cell disorder which can be inherited by offspring.
It is not contagious by mere hugging, eating from the same plate etc.