Genotypic Diversity among Angolan Children with Sickle Cell Anemia

Background. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder that affects over 300,000 newborns worldwide every year, being particularly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite being a monogenic disease, SCA shows a remarkably high clinical heterogeneity. Several studies have already demonst...

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Main Authors: Mariana Delgadinho, Catarina Ginete, Brígida Santos, Armandina Miranda, Miguel Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/10/5417