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Implications of COVID-19 infections in sickle cell disease.
John, Nitin Ashok; John, Jyoti Elgiva.
  • John NA; Department of Physiology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
  • John JE; Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, India.
Pan Afr Med J ; 36: 81, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-709537
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Sickle cell disease is a major concern of public health significance in Africa. Nearly 2/3rd of the global burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) is found to be in sub-Saharan Africa. There is increased mortality risk in sickle cell disease patients in Africa due to associated complications such as acute chest syndrome, asthma, pulmonary emboli and sepsis. Sickle cell disease management is the major contributor of financial burden on the government. Moreover, there is a shortage of medical specialists in Africa. COVID-19 pandemic has further led to devastating impact on economy and health globally. The chances of SCD patient contracting COVID-19 infections are higher as these patients are immunocompromised and may be at a higher risk of mortality. Practicing preventive measures including isolation and social distancing by these patients will prevent mortality rates as well as economic burden on government in the present unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cost of Illness / Coronavirus Infections / Anemia, Sickle Cell Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.2020.36.81.23776

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cost of Illness / Coronavirus Infections / Anemia, Sickle Cell Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.2020.36.81.23776