Study of association between sickle cell trait and renal dysfunction among young adults in South-west Nigeria

Conclusion: SCT was not associated with increased risk of renal dysfunction among young adults in Nigeria. Further studies are needed to clarify the controversy, especially in Nigeria, with a relatively higher prevalence of SCT.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 7, 2019 Category: Rural Health Authors: AA Akinbodewa A Ogunleye OA Adejumo VO Daomi O Okunola TT Oluwafemi EO Alli VO Olalusi PO Osho OA Lamidi F Fadipe OK Falekulo Source Type: research