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Co-morbid conditions in children with sickle cell anaemia stroke
| Co-morbid diagnosis | No of patients N = 106 | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Severe anaemia (Hb <7 g/dl) | 23 | 21.7 |
| Vaso-occlusive crises | 18 | 17.0 |
| Bacteraemia | 18 | 17.0 |
| Pneumonia | 9 | 8.4 |
| Malaria | 7 | 6.6 |
| Acute chest syndrome | 3 | 2.8 |
| Acute watery diarrhea | 2 | 1.9 |
| Othersa | 5 | 4.7 |
aacute diarrhea, severe malnutrition, cellulitis, dental infections, urinary tract infection
