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Outcomes and Complications of Sickle Cell Disease among Hospitalized Paediatric Patients; A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital, Tanzania

2025-03-19

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<h4>Background</h4> Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin S, leading to various complications. This study aimed to assess the spectrum of SCD-related complications and outcomes among pediatric patients at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital in Tanzania. <h4>Methods</h4> A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted, reviewing medical records of pediatric SCD pat...

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Literature Corpus work: 5d9587f8-5d35-5c20-96c7-89db159d2267
DOI: 10.1101/2025.03.18.25324182

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