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Comorbidity of sickle cell trait and albinism: a cross-sectional survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Authors :
Paul Kambale-Kombi
Roland Marini Djang'eing'a
Jean-Pierre Alworong'a Opara
Gaylor Inena wa Inena
Daddy Falay Sadiki
François Boemer
Vincent Bours
Charles Kayembe Tshilumba
Salomon Batina-Agasa
Source :
The Pan African Medical Journal, Vol 35, Iss 127 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and albinism are both recessive hereditary diseases in humans with a high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determinate the prevalence of sickle cell trait in people living with albinism (PLA).

Details

Language :
English, French
ISSN :
19378688
Volume :
35
Issue :
127
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
The Pan African Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.bc2cfc77d948418f890dbf653ce1cc86
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.35.127.21113