Table 2 Co-morbid conditions in children with sickle cell anaemia stroke
From: Prevalence of stroke in children admitted with sickle cell anaemia to Mulago Hospital
Co-morbid diagnosis | No of patients N = 106 | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Severe anaemia (Hb <7 g/dl) | 23 | 21.7 |
Vaso-occlusive crises | 18 | 17.0 |
Bacteraemia | 18 | 17.0 |
Pneumonia | 9 | 8.4 |
Malaria | 7 | 6.6 |
Acute chest syndrome | 3 | 2.8 |
Acute watery diarrhea | 2 | 1.9 |
Othersa | 5 | 4.7 |