Malaria as a cause of morbidity and mortality in children with homozygous sickle cell disease on the coast of Kenya.
BACKGROUND: To date, it has been widely assumed that malaria is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in malaria-endemic countries, and as a result, malarial prophylaxis is commonly recommended. Nevertheless, few data are available that support this pr...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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