Hydroxyurea treatment for adult sickle cell anemia patients in Kinshasa

PL Kabuyi, G Mbayabo, M Ngole, AL Zola, V Race… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Despite a high incidence of sickle cell anemia, hydroxyurea (HU) treatment is
rarely used in the DR Congo. This study aims to assess the efficacy of HU, the incidence of …

Hepatitis B and C Infections among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in a Tertiary Hospital in Calabar, Nigeria

JM Ikobah, IE Agbor, K Uhegbu, JB Okoi-Obuli… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2023 - ajol.info
Background: Hepatitis B and C are hepatotropic viruses capable of causing chronic liver
disease in infected individuals. Children with sickle cell anaemia are at higher risk of …

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PL Kabuyi, G Mbayabo, M Ngole, AL Zola… - … OF ADULTS WITH …, 2023 - lirias.kuleuven.be
Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a hospital dedicated to SCA
management in Kinshasa. Clinical history of patients was recorded, a complete physical …