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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Main Authors: Nitin Ashok John, Jyoti Elgiva John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-06-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/36/81/pdf/81.pdf