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| Parameters | Patients with SCD | HbAA controls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency (total) | % | Frequency (total) | % | |
| Overall ASB prevalence | 5 (58) | 8.6 | 1 (116) | 0.9 |
| ASB prevalence in males | 0 (23) | 0.0 | 0 (51) | 0.0 |
| ASB prevalence in females | 5 (35) | 14.3 | 1 (65) | 1.5 |
SCD: sickle cell disease; HbAA: hemoglobin AA.
