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  • Title: [Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: clinical presentation and eliciting factors].
    Author: Dors N, Rodrigues Pereira R, van Zwieten R, Fijnvandraat K, Peters M.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd; 2008 May 03; 152(18):1029-33. PubMed ID: 18547022.
    Abstract:
    Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a hereditary X-linked disorder, is the most common enzymatic disorder of red blood cells in humans, affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. The prevalence is increasing in the Netherlands due to immigration of people from the Middle East and Africa. We present three different clinical manifestations of G6PD deficiency: neonatal jaundice, haemolysis provoked by infection and haemolysis caused by fava beans. The pathophysiology and treatment are discussed. Furthermore a recent update of chemicals which should be avoided in G6PD deficiency is provided.
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