| Autor: |
Tshilolo L; C.H.U. Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles., Gulbis B, Barlow P, Damis E, Denis-Song R, Ferster A, Haumont D, Vanderpas JB, Pardou A, Schwers J, Vokaer A, Vertongen F |
| Jazyk: |
francouzština |
| Zdroj: |
Revue medicale de Bruxelles [Rev Med Brux] 1997 Apr; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 70-3. |
| Abstrakt: |
We realised this study in order to determine the frequency of abnormal haemoglobins and to appreciate the need for a neonatal screening for haemoglobinopathies in Brussels. Over a two year-period, 9575 cord blood samples were systematically screened. The study disclosed following results : 40% of newborns were from regions at risk for haemoglobinopathies and abnormal haemoglobins were present in 2.5% of the neonates tested. This frequency is similar to those reported elsewhere in North Europe. The most frequent abnormal haemoglobins were the Hb S, Bart's, C, D and E. Three cases of severe forms of sickle cell anaemia were identified. The frequency of abnormal haemoglobins and Hb S traits combined to the high rate of mixed marriages (16%) justifies the need for a universal screening for haemoglobinopathies in Brussels. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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