Individuals living with SCD experience increased susceptibility to severe infections, including malaria. Due to impaired splenic function, individuals living with SCD have an increased risk of malaria. Infection with Plasmodium falciparum(species of parasite that causes malaria in humans) in individuals living with SCD can trigger a painful vaso-occlusive crisis, increase the severity of anemia, and contribute to early childhood mortality.
A PARENT HANDBOOK FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN NIGERIA. Part One: 0 - 6 Years
A PARENT HANDBOOK FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN NIGERIA Part Two: 6‐18 Years