Sickle cell trait in São Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age

• Главные авторы: Guilherme Queiroz (Автор), Celdidy Monteiro (Автор), Licínio Manco (Автор), Luís Relvas (Автор), Maria de Jesus Trovoada (Автор), Andreia Leite (Автор), Celeste Bento (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Sickle Cell Disorder is Africa's most prevalent genetic disease. Yet, it remains a neglected condition, with high mortality under-five, and a lack of population-based studies in the region. This is the first of its kind in São Tomé e Príncipe, aiming to estimate the preva...