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This research aims to analyze seasonal variations in the frequency of acute sickle cell morbidities in Lagos.

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April 23, 2026Open Access

Seasonal variations in frequency of acute sickle cell morbidities admitted into an emergency ward in Lagos

Key Points

This research aims to analyze seasonal variations in the frequency of acute sickle cell morbidities in Lagos.
Analyzed 132 admissions over two years (2021 and 2022) to an emergency ward.
Examined the prevalence of different morbidities, particularly during the rainy season.
Assessed mortality rates associated with specific morbidities like stroke.
Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) was the most common morbidity at 80.6%.
In-hospital mortality rate was 5.3%, with stroke cases showing higher mortality at 50.0%.
Admissions peaked during the rainy season months, particularly in May and June.

Abstract

A total of 132 HBSS admissions were recorded (63 in 2021 and 69 in 2022), with a male predominance (54.5%), while the majority aged between 20 and 29 years (55.3%). Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) was the most common morbidity (80.6%). Seasonal variations in admissions occurred, which peaked during rainy season months (May, June). The percentage of in-hospital mortality was 5.3% and mortality was seen to be significantly higher among stroke cases (50.0%) than other HBSS morbidities (p = 0.046). Seasonal patterns influenced HBSS morbidity, with VOCs predominating especially during the rainy season.

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Oghide et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b71b85696592c86eb308 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-026-07828-0

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