Frequency and Patterns of Bacteraemia in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study

Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most common inherited haemoglobinopathies and is associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in early childhood among the affected population. Infection is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in SCD. Aim: To i...

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Main Authors: Syed Athhar Saqqaf, Shantanu Vijay Gomase, Rajendra Borkar, Amar Taksande, Rupesh Rao, Sachin Yedve
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18460/66152_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_QC(KK_RDW_IS)_PF1(HB_KM_OM)_PFA(HB_OM)_PN(KM).pdf