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ArticleBMC research notes2025

Hemoglobin phenotypes of children attending pediatric clinics in Lomé, Togo, 2022.

Yao Rodion Konu, Fiali Ayawa Lack, Oumarou I Wone Adama, Harold Régis Kouanfack, Kokou Herbert Gounon, Kokou François Sogbo, Kodzovi Mawulé Corcellar Womey, Ounoo Elom Takassi, Maléwé Kolou, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

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Yao Rodion KonuCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo. rodionko@yahoo.fr.
Fiali Ayawa LackLaboratoire de biochimie, Centre hospitalier universitaire Sylvanus Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
Oumarou I Wone AdamaCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Harold Régis KouanfackCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Kokou Herbert GounonCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Kokou François SogboService de pédiatrie, Centre hospitalier universitaire Sylvanus Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
Kodzovi Mawulé Corcellar WomeyCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.
Ounoo Elom TakassiService de pédiatrie, Centre hospitalier universitaire Sylvanus Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
Maléwé KolouLaboratoire de biochimie, Centre hospitalier universitaire Sylvanus Olympio, Lomé, Togo.
Didier Koumavi EkoueviCentre Africain de Recherche en Epidémiologie et en Santé Publique (CARESP), Lomé, Togo.

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Abstract

objectiveTo provide an up-to-date data, we aim to estimate the frequency of sickle cell disease among children in the pediatric clinics of the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital, Lome, Togo, in 2022.

resultsA total of 317 children with a median age of 8 years (Interquartile range: 4-12) were included. Both parents knew their Hb phenotype in 7.3% of cases. Nineteen children had sickle cell disease (6.0%) and about 15.6% of the children had sickle cell trait AS. This study found a high frequency of children with sickle cell disease seen in pediatric clinics. We therefore emphasize the need for continued education to improve knowledge of the hemoglobin phenotype at community level and the importance of premarital screening to reduce this burden in the country.

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Anemia, Sickle CellHemoglobinsSickle Cell TraitChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMalePhenotypeTogoHemoglobinsChildrenHospital frequencySickle cell diseaseTogo

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PMID39966943
PMCPMC11837640

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