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G6PD Deficiency: Diagnosis and Management by Reham Que is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Oxidant drugs - Certain antibiotics, antimalarials, and antipyretics can cause oxidative damage to RBCs lacking adequate glutathione levels due to G6PD deficiency. This triggers hemolysis. 2. Infections - Bacterial and viral infections cause an immune response and oxidative burst that may lead to hemolysis in G6PD deficient individuals. 3. Foods - Foods high in fava beans may contain vicine and convicine, which can cause oxidative damage and hemolysis in G6PD deficient patients.
- Author
- Reham Que
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- EN