Notes in G6PD Deficiency

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Published	10/08/2024	A patient that becomes jaundice and anaemic after eating broad beans, developing an infection or being treated with antimalarial medications. The u…
Published	10/08/2024	G6PD often presents with neonatal {{c1::jaundice}}.
Published	10/08/2024	G6PD deficiency is a condition where there is a defect in the {{c1::Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase enzyme}}.It is more common in {{c1::Me…
Published	10/08/2024	Pathophysiology of G6PD Deficiency  G6PD enzyme is responsible for helping protect cells from damage by {{c1::reactive oxygen species (ROS).…
Published	10/08/2024	G6PD Presents with: • {{c1::Anaemia}}• Intermittent {{c1::jaundice}}, particularly in response to triggers • {{c1::Gallstones}}• {{c1::Splen…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of G6PD Deficiency  avoid triggers of acute haemolysis where possible e.g. avoiding {{c1::fava beans}} and certain&nbsp…
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