Table 3.

Characteristics of Confirmed SBI Cases (n=25) in 320 admissions for febrile children with sickle cell disease.

Gender	Male	17 (68.0%)
	Female	8 (32.0%)
Mean Age	M(SD)	4.35 years (±2.78)
Absolute neutrophil count	Normal (>1500 mm3)	2 (8.0%)
	Mild Neutropenia (500–1500 mm3)	0
	Severe Neutropenia (<500 mm3)	17 (68.0%)
	Data not available	6 (24.0%)
White blood cells	Normal (4–12*10^9/L)	8 (32.0%)
	Leukocytosis (>12*10^9/L)	17 (68.0%)
	Leukopenia (<4*10^9/L)	0
Vital signs	Stable	25 (100%)
	Not stable	0
Hydroxyurea use at time of admission	Yes	5 (20.0%)
	No	20 (80.0%)
Previous splenectomy	Yes	1 (4.0%)
	No	24 (96.0%)

Legend. SBI: serious bacterial infection.