Red Blood Cell Immune Complex Binding Capacity in Children with Sickle Cell Trait (HbAS) Living in P. falciparum Malaria Holoendemic Region of Western Kenya
Walter Otieno, Benson BA Estambale, Michael M Odera, Joash R Aluoch & José A Stoute · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2012
Aims: Malaria infection leads to the formation of circulating immune complexes (CICs) which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of complicated malaria which includes severe malarial anemia. Children with sickle cell trait (HbAS) are less predisposed to getting severe manifes...
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10.9734/IJTDH/2012/1761