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[Erythrocyte values in the newborn in the urban, tropical milieu at Abidjan]
J Danho-Bassimbie1, Y Toutoukpo, S A Abissey
1Service d'Hématologie Centre Hospitalier, Universitaire d'Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire.
Insights
Erythrocyte values in newborns in Abidjan initially increase then decrease. This pattern, potentially linked to latent iron deficiency, differs slightly from established data, suggesting a need for further investigation into neonatal nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Hematology
Background:
- Erythrocyte parameters are critical indicators of neonatal health.
- Understanding normal erythrocyte development in newborns is essential for early diagnosis of potential health issues.
- Previous studies have established reference ranges for erythrocyte values in various populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document erythrocyte data (hemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell count) in a cohort of 129 newborns in Abidjan.
- To compare these findings with existing data from developing and developed countries.
- To investigate potential reasons for observed deviations from established data, such as the MATOH study.
Main Methods:
- Collection of erythrocyte data from 129 newborns (0-29 days old, birthweight >= 2.300 g) in Abidjan.
- Measurement of hemoglobin (HB), hematocrit (HT), and red cell count.
- Comparative analysis with cord blood erythrocyte values and data from other studies.
Main Results:
- Erythrocyte values (HB, HT, red cell count) showed an initial increase of up to 10% within the first 24-48 hours of life, followed by a subsequent decrease.
- Cord blood erythrocyte values at birth were comparable to those reported in both developing and developed countries.
- A more pronounced decrease in erythrocyte values was observed from the second week of life compared to MATOH data.
Conclusions:
- Newborn erythrocyte values in Abidjan follow a typical initial rise and fall pattern.
- The observed differences in the rate of decrease compared to MATOH data may indicate latent iron deficiency in Abidjanese newborns.
- Further research is recommended to confirm and address potential iron deficiency in this population.
Abstract:
In this study, the authors report the erythrocyte data of 129 in Abidjan. They are 0 to 29 days old and have a birthweight > or = 2.300 g. The rate of HB, HT and the red cell count increase to 10% during the 24 to 48 first hours of life and decrease there after. The cord blood erythrocyte values obtained at birth, in our study are similar to those of other developing countries and also to those of the developed countries. The apparent raising of the decrease of the erythrocyte values observed in our study, from the second week of life on, as compared to MATOH data, might be explained by a latent iron deficiency of the Abidjanese new-born babies.