Haemoglobin electrophoresis in under-fives of ekosodin community, Edo State, Nigeria

Haemoglobin electrophoresis in under-fives of ekosodin community, Edo State, Nigeria

Background: Sickle cell disease is the most common single gene disorder in Nigeria and most of West Africa. Morbidity and mortality associated with the disease is high hence the need for screening. Most screening exercises conducted are hospital-based with its attendant limitations. A community surv...

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Main Authors: B l Abhulimhen-lyoha, M E Odunvbun, A A Okolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
Subjects:
Haemoglobin phenotypes
Under-five children
Nigeria
Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2011;volume=14;issue=4;spage=179;epage=185;aulast=Abhulimhen-lyoha;type=0

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