Differences between observed and estimated by hematocrit hemoglobin and its implications in the diagnosis of anemia: Analysis of data derived from the PERU MIGRANT study (PEru's rural to urban MIGRANTs study)

We have read with interest the study Lois et al. [1], and would like to provide some comments regard the diagnosis of anemia in the context of malaria [1]. For long time in resource-constrained settings, hemoglobin has been estimated using a threefold conversion from the hematocrit; however, this is not always accurate [2 –4]. Especially in children, in malaria endemic settings as well travelers, this has been pointed out, given its implications in the diagnosis of anemia [2,4]. Studies showed that this underdiagnose anemia [2–4].
Source: Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research