Life-threatening infection in two children with hemoglobin S-beta-thalassemia.

Lynch, A; Tobias, J D · J Pediatr · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Life-threatening infections with Streptococcus pneumoniae and parvovirus occurred in two patients with hemoglobin S-beta-thalassemia. We recommend that acute febrile illnesses in the presence of any hemoglobinopathy be considered potentially life threatening, and managed accordingly.

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