2022
DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2129090
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Audit of clinical and laboratory parameters of hemoglobin SS patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital

Abstract: Background The burden of Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is huge in Sub Sahara Africa as it affects 1–2% of the population. HbSS impacts negatively on the quality of life of the sufferers. The clinical manifestations start between 3 and 5 months of life as a result of reduction in foetal hemoglobin. Objectives This study describes the clinical and laboratory characteristics of HbSS patients at presentation in steady state, vaso-occlusive and hemolytic crises states. … Show more

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“…It is also very prevalent in India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. However, Nigeria, partly because of its large population, bears a great burden of the disease [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is also very prevalent in India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. However, Nigeria, partly because of its large population, bears a great burden of the disease [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%