Survival and haematological recovery of children with severe malaria transfused in accordance to WHO guidelines in Kilifi, Kenya

Survival and haematological recovery of children with severe malaria transfused in accordance to WHO guidelines in Kilifi, Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe anaemia requiring emergency blood transfusion is a common complication of malaria in children. To ensure access for urgent blood transfusion, the World Health Organization has developed clear guidelines with haemoglobin thresh...

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Main Authors: Idro Richard, Pamba Allan, Hassall Oliver, Akech Samuel O, Williams Thomas N, Newton Charles RJC, Maitland Kathryn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/7/1/256

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