Journal article
Frequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in patients undergoing blood transfusion at the Uganda Cancer Institute
Abstract
Background: There is limited data on red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization in patients with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We examined the frequency of RBC alloimmunization in transfused patients with cancers in Uganda.
Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted on participants at the Uganda Cancer Institute. Eligible participants were age ≥15 years and required blood transfusion. Participants were randomized to receive either …
Authors
Okello CD; Shih AW; Nabwana M; Kiwanuka N; Heddle N; Mayanja-Kizza H; Orem J
Journal
African Health Sciences, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 362–370
Publisher
African Journals Online (AJOL)
Publication Date
December 2023
DOI
10.4314/ahs.v23i4.39
ISSN
1680-6905