IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2724: Air Drep —A Retrospective Study Evaluating the Influence of Weather Conditions and Viral Epidemics on Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Living in French Guiana
Conclusions: This study shows a link between climate, flu epidemics, and VOC in French Guiana. Patient’s awareness of risks related to climate and flu epidemics should be encouraged, as home prevention measures can help avoid painful crises. Moreover, physicians should encourage patients to get immunized for influenza every year.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Marie-Claire Parriault Claire Cropet Aniza Fahrasmane St éphanie Rogier Micha ël Parisot Mathieu Nacher Narcisse Elenga Tags: Article Source Type: research