Objective: To discuss the high prevalence of sickle cell disease in our environment and the increased morbidity and mortality as a result of infection associated with this condition. Sources of data:Review of MEDLINE from 1986 to 2003. We found around 600 references about the subject. Thirty-five journal articles were reviewed, in addition to chapters in two text books. Summary of the findings:We discuss general information concerning sickle cell disease as well as a few topics about the most frequently observed infections in these patients. Drug prophylaxis and immunizations are also covered.Conclusions: This review hopes to provide the pediatric community with information concerning the association between sickle cell disease and infections, so as to minimize the occurrence of complications.
This review hopes to provide the pediatric community with information concerning the association between sickle cell disease and infections, so as to minimize the occurrence of complications.
Este artigo é dedicado a Maria de Lourdes Santos Pardo -in memoriam.Artigo submetido em 16.01.04, aceito em 31.03.04. AbstractObjective: To discuss the high prevalence of sickle cell disease in our environment and the increased morbidity and mortality as a result of infection associated with this condition.Sources of data: Review of MEDLINE from 1986 to 2003. We found around 600 references about the subject. Thirty-five journal articles were reviewed, in addition to chapters in two text books. Summary of the findings:We discuss general information concerning sickle cell disease as well as a few topics about the most frequently observed infections in these patients. Drug prophylaxis and immunizations are also covered.Conclusions: This review hopes to provide the pediatric community with information concerning the association between sickle cell disease and infections, so as to minimize the occurrence of complications. ResumoObjetivo: A alta prevalência de anemia falciforme em nosso meio e a elevada morbimortalidade por infecções associada a esta condição estimularam a realização deste artigo de revisão. Síntese dos dados: Neste artigo, além de informações gerais a respeito da doença falciforme, são abordados alguns tópicos sobre as infecções mais freqüentemente observadas no paciente com anemia falciforme, assim como a profilaxia medicamentosa e imunizações disponíveis.Conclusões: Esta é uma revisão que visa fornecer à comunidade pediátrica informações sobre o binômio anemia falciforme e infecções, a fim de minimizar suas complicações nesta comunidade específica.
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