This study looks at why some children develop very severe anemia that leads to a blood transfusion. It also checks for diseases in the blood they receive. Researchers are using small samples of dried blood (called dried blood spots) from both the children and the donated blood to find out what might be causing the anemia.
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Frequency of Sickle Cell Anemia
Timeframe: At enrollment.