Low vitamin B12 blood levels in sickle cell disease: Data from a large cohort study in Tanzania
Eka Patricia Kisali,
Per Ole Iversen,
Julie Makani
Abstract:SummarySickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with high rates of undernutrition and stunting. Undernutrition in combination with chronic haemolysis may lead to deficiencies in micronutrients necessary for erythropoiesis. Here we examined selected levels of ferritin, vitamins B2, B6, B9 and B12, and vitamin C that were measured in blood samples from 820 SCD patients from Tanzania with no history of hospital admission, infections or painful episodes in the previous 30 days. We studied children (0–8 years), earl… Show more
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