Invasive Infections in Children With Hemoglobinopathies

Patients diagnosed as having hemoglobinopathies are exposed to serious bacterial infections, principally those patients that underwent splenectomy. Since the introduction of anti pneumococcal vaccine the incidence decreased significantly but other bacteria besides encapsulated bacteria takes place as principal cause of invasive infections. The purpose of this study is to analyse in a retrospective study the incidence of those infections in a group of patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell anemia treated in our clinic.

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Key information

Conditions

Thalassemia Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital Anemia, Sickle Cell Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Hemoglobinopathies Infections Lung Diseases Pneumonia Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Sickle Cell Anemia

Age range

Up to 40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pediatric Hematology Unit and Pediatric Dpt B - HaEmek Medical Center

Afula, 18101, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients treated in the Pediatric Hematology Unit.

Treatment and study plan

Historical records

Procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

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Registry information

Official study title

Invasive Infections in Children With Hemoglobinopathies. A Clinical Descriptive Retrospective Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Apr 5, 2007
Registry last updated: Apr 5, 2007

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