Risk factors for recurrent severe anemia among previously transfused children in Uganda: an age-matched case-control study

Risk factors for recurrent severe anemia among previously transfused children in Uganda: an age-matched case-control study

Abstract Background In resource-poor settings, transfused children often experience recurrence of severe anemia (SA) following discharge from hospital. This study determined the factors associated with recurrent severe anemia (RSA) among previously transfused Ugandan children aged less than 5 years....

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Main Authors: Aggrey Dhabangi, Richard Idro, Chandy C. John, Walter H. Dzik, Robert Opoka, Ronald Ssenyonga, Michael Boele van Hensbroek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Recurrent severe anemia
Children
Transfusion
Malaria
Hemoglobinuria
Sickle cell anemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1398-6

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