The prevalence of cumulative alloimmunization in patients with sickle cell disease at King Fahad University Hospital
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a mutation in the beta-globin gene. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is considered the mainstay of management. On the other hand, it carries many side effects, of which alloimmunization is the most significant. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this s...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Hematology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jahjournal.org/article.asp?issn=1658-5127;year=2022;volume=13;issue=1;spage=35;epage=40;aulast=AlDawood |