Prevalence of atopy in a sickle-cell anemia population.
Contrary to reports in the literature, we found no statistical difference between the prevalence of atopic disorders (asthma, hayfever, and atopic dermatitis) in patients with sickle-cell anemia and their prevalence in nonsickle-cell reference populations. We examined this issue by determining the prevalence of atopy in a sickle-cell anemia population.
Savoy
L B
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Dermatology Service, Veterans Administration, Allen Park, Michigan 48101.
Lim
J D
JD
Sarnaik
S A
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Jones
D C
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D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009549:Nigeria; D014481:United States