25th July 2024

A 7-year-old boy is brought to the outpatient department by his parents. He has a background of sickle cell anaemia

A 7-year-old boy is brought to the outpatient department by his parents. He has a background of sickle cell anaemia and has previously presented with haemolytic and vaso-occlusive crises. His parents are keen to know what treatment options there are to help with his condition in the long term. Which of the following is NOT routinely used as part of a long-term management plan for sickle cell disease?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.