Incidence and predictors of bacterial infections in febrile children with sickle cell disease
Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder. The incidence of bacterial infection in children with SCD globally is 16% compared 3–14% in general children. Bacterial infection in children is a severe problem and is considered to be a life-threatening condition. To reduc...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352646720301071 |