Fulminant hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Bushra Moiz, Sidra Asad Ali

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Abstract

Key Clinical MessageGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X-linked disorder affecting some 400 million people worldwide. Though clinically silent, it may result in hemolysis on oxidative stress induced by drugs or infections. Viral hepatitis A with coexisting G6PD deficiencycan be devastating associated with severe hemolysis, anemia, renal failure, and hepatic encephalopathy.

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Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

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NameDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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