Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B & C and HIV among sickle cell patients in Kinshasa City (Democratic Republic of the Congo): A prospective study

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to red blood cell deformity and various complications, including anemia and organ damage. Transfusion therapy is a common treatment for SCD complications, but it poses risks, includ...

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Published in:	Orapuh Journal
Main Authors:	Albert Kongo Bushabu, Jean Pierre Kanza Basilua, Jean-Paul Engebe Iyombe, Sylvie Bongili Bolisomi, Joseph Mansi Mbasani, Raphael Massamba Mulongo, Clément Liyongo Inkoto, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Orapuh, Inc. 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Seroprevalence Sickle cell disease Hepatitis HIV Democratic Republic of the Congo
Online Access:	https://orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/orapj/article/view/248

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