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22nd May 2023
A 14-year-old male with known sickle cell anaemia presents to hospital with fevers
A 14-year-old male with known sickle cell anaemia presents to hospital with fevers. His bloods reveal:
| Hb | 88 g/L | Male (130-180 g/L) |
| WBC | 1.6 x 10⁹/L | (4.0-11.0 x 10⁹/L) |
| Platelets | 30 x 10⁹/L | (150-500 x 10⁹/L) |
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of his decline?
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