IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA: STILL A RARE DIAGNOSIS?

IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA: STILL A RARE DIAGNOSIS?

Background: The frequent need for blood transfusion in children with SCA creates the impression that IDA is rare in this class of children. Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of IDA in a population of under-five children with SCA in Lagos, Nigeria. Methodology:...

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Main Authors: Olufemi Samuel Akodu, Omolara Adeolu Kehinde, Ijeoma Nnena Diaku-Akinwumi, Olisamedua Fidelis Njokanma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-11-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
iron deficiency anaemia, iron depletion, iron deficiency, sickle cell anaemia
Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/459

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