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August 25, 2025Frontiers in HematologyOpen Access

A perfect storm: the deadly intersection of sickle cell disease and COVID-19

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AMArturo J Martí-CarvajalUniversidad Francisco de VitoriaAGAlexis Hipólito GarcíaHospital Clínic de Barcelona

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Implication

This review reveals significant immunopathological interactions between sickle cell disease and COVID-19, suggesting urgent research needs.

Key Points

  • The intersection of sickle cell disease and COVID-19 reveals critical knowledge gaps, especially in understanding inflammatory markers that affect patient outcomes during the pandemic.
  • Pathophysiological mechanisms such as cytokine storms and autoimmune responses illustrate the dangers faced by sickle cell disease patients with COVID-19.
  • The investigation includes hyperhaemolysis syndrome and avascular necrosis as serious complications stemming from the combined effects of both conditions.
  • Understanding these connections is vital for developing targeted therapeutic interventions for patients with sickle cell disease, particularly in areas affected by both diseases.

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Martí-Carvajal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5d5dad7bf08b1eae0458https://doi.org/10.3389/frhem.2025.1651089
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