Implications of COVID-19 infections in sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is a major concern of public health significance in Africa. Nearly 2/3rd of the global burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) is found to be in sub-Saharan Africa. There is increased mortality risk in sickle cell disease patients in Africa due to associated complications such as acu...
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2020-06-01
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/36/81/pdf/81.pdf
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