[Epidemiological, clinical and hematological profiles of homozygous sickle cell disease during the intercritical period among children in Ziguinchor, Senegal].

Sickle cell disease poses a public health problem in Senegal. It mainly affects children and adolescents. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological, clinical and hematological profiles of homozygous (SS) sickle cell disease in a cohort of children followed-up at the Peace Hospital in Ziguinchor.