Malaria in patients with sickle cell anaemia: burden, risk factors and outcome at the Laquintinie hospital, Cameroon

Malaria in patients with sickle cell anaemia: burden, risk factors and outcome at the Laquintinie hospital, Cameroon

Abstract Background It is believed that the current prevalence of malaria in endemic areas reflects selection for the carrier form of sickle cell trait through a survival advantage. Malaria has been incriminated as a great cause of mortality in people with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, people...

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Main Authors: Ngo Linwa Esther Eleonore, Samuel Nambile Cumber, Eposse Ekoube Charlotte, Esuh Esong Lucas, Mandeng Ma Linwa Edgar, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Meh Martin Geh, Budzi Michael Ngenge, Fala Bede, Nzozone Henry Fomukong, Henri Lucien Fouammo Kamga, Dora Mbanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Malaria in patients with sickle cell anaemia: burden
Risk factors and outcome at the laquitinie hospital
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4757-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4757-x

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