Identification and management of iron deficiency anaemia in hospitalised children in Durban, South Africa
Malnourished and HIV-exposed children have a higher prevalence of anaemia. Despite this, <10% of children had basic investigations to identify IDA. This study highlights the urgent need to implement guidelines in identifying IDA and providing iron replacement in hospitalised children in areas with high infection burdens, including SA.
Authors
- Beverley Neethling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7580-8042)
- Kimesh Naidoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4940-0534)
- N Rapiti
- Leann P. Munian
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- King Edward VIII Hospital (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7196/samj.2025.v115i2.1959
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00