What clinical feature of sickle cell disease accounts for the highest number of hospital admissions?
a. Megaloblastic crisis
b. Vasoocclusion
c. Autosplenectomy
d. Hand-foot dactylitis
ANS: B
Vasoocclusive events are the hallmark features of sickle cell disease, accounting for most hospital and emergency department visits.
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