Addressing the Challenges to Diagnose Neonatal Hemolytic Anemia’s Aetiologies in Low Ressources Countries: A Case Report

Background. The diagnosis of neonatal hemolysis is an easy exercise. However, the diagnosis of its etiology can be very challenging especially in low ressources countries where laboratory capacities are limited. We report the case of hemolytic anemia episodes that started in the neonatal period, for...

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Published in:Case reports in hematology 2020, Vol.2020 (2020), p.1-3
Main Authors: Thibault, Ocko Ngokaba, Guembo, Nelly, Louokdom, Josue Simo, Ngolet, L. O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetaminophen
Analgesics
Anemia
Breastfeeding & lactation
Case Report
Case reports
Congenital diseases
Dehydrogenases
Development and progression
Diagnosis
Enzymes
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Hematology
Hemoglobin
Hemolytic anemia
Infants (Newborn)
Laboratories
Malaria
Parasites
Pregnancy
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Summary:Background. The diagnosis of neonatal hemolysis is an easy exercise. However, the diagnosis of its etiology can be very challenging especially in low ressources countries where laboratory capacities are limited. We report the case of hemolytic anemia episodes that started in the neonatal period, for which the trigger factor, infectious of paracetamol, is debatable.
ISSN:2090-6560
2090-6579
DOI:10.1155/2020/3247127