Implementing newborn screening for sickle cell disease as part of immunisation programmes in Nigeria: a feasibility study

BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease is highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where it accounts for substantial morbidity and mortality. Newborn screening is paramount for early diagnosis and enrolment of affected children into a comprehensive care programme. Up to now, this strategy has been greatly i...

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Autores principales: Nnodu, Obiageli E, Sopekan, Alayo, Nnebe-Agumadu, Uche, Ohiaeri, Chinatu, Adeniran, Adeyemi, Shedul, Grace, Isa, Hezekiah A, Owolabi, Olumide, Chianumba, Reuben I, Tanko, Yohanna, Iyobosa, Juliet H, Adekile, Adekunle D, Olapade, Olufunmilayo I, Piel, Frédéric B
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Ltd 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7322555/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32589979
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3026(20)30143-5

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7322555/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32589979
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3026(20)30143-5

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