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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X-linked disorder that causes red blood cells to be susceptible to hemolysis under oxidative stress, leading to symptoms such as hemolytic anemia and severe neonatal jaundice. It is more prevalent in certain populations, including those of African, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Asian descent, and is often asymptomatic. Management includes avoiding triggers, urgent treatment for acute symptoms, and appropriate screening and confirmatory testing f

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Ashraf

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