Hydroxyurea therapy in SS children

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Abstract

Children with sickle cell anemia treated with hydroxyurea at 2 years of age maintain Hb F levels above 20% for 4 to 6 years with little hematologic toxicity and no increased risks of infection. Its ability to prevent subclinical organ damage, however, is yet to be proven.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2228
Number of pages1
JournalBlood
Volume106
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Cell Biology

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