Give Advice About Prophylaxis for Sickle Cell Disease
December 2024
Penicillin prophylaxis for pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) needs your attention...since adherence is low and some kids no longer need it.
About 6,000 patients in Canada have SCD. The sickled red blood cells can clog and damage the spleen, impairing its ability to help fight infections...and increasing the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease.
Penicillin prophylaxis for 15 months prevents pneumococcal infections in 1 in 10 patients with SCD...and may improve survival.
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