title: Prophylaxis crucial in sickle cell disease.
authors.affiliation: North Middlesex Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Roberts-Harewood
authors.forename: Sally C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000458:organization & administration; D016742:Preconception Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012017:Referral and Consultation