IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA AMONG PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA: STILL A RARE DIAGNOSIS?
Background: The frequent need for blood transfusion in children with SCA creates the impression that IDA is rare in this class of children. Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of IDA in a population of under-five children with SCA in Lagos, Nigeria. Methodology:...
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Main Authors: | Olufemi Samuel Akodu, Omolara Adeolu Kehinde, Ijeoma Nnena Diaku-Akinwumi, Olisamedua Fidelis Njokanma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2013-11-01
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Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/459 |
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