Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Knee pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the knee.


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Bacteremia and Septic Arthritis due to a Nontoxigenic Strain of Clostridium difficile in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease.
Hill E, Workman AD, Lee F, Hollaway R, Cavuoti D, Prokesch BC.
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2018;5(2):ofx278.
A 22-year-old female with sickle cell disease presented with fevers, bilateral knee pain, and lethargy.