Salmonellosis is most common in:: (A) Sickle cell anemia, (B) Thalassemia, (C) Hemophilia, (D) Cystic fibrosis
Answer is A. a. Sickle cell anemia(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p1386 and 2339, Ghai 8/e p)Children with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for Salmonella septicemia and osteomyelitis.