Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
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What is Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency is a hereditary, sex-linked enzyme defect. It results in the breakdown of red blood cells when the person is exposed to certain drugs or the stress of infection.
Alternative Names:
G-6-PD deficiency; Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency; Anemia - hemolytic due to G6PD deficiency
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