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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase ( G6PD ) deficiency is a genetic disorder that is most common in males. About 1 in 10 African American males in the United States has it. G6PD deficiency mainly affects red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/g6pddeficiency.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=G6PD%20deficiency; Guideline: WHO 2022 G6PD testing guidance
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase ( G6PD ) deficiency is a genetic disorder that is most common in males. About 1 in 10 African American males in the United States has it. G6PD deficiency mainly affects red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: avoid oxidant drugs (primaquine, dapsone, sulfonamides) and fava beans.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO 2022 G6PD testing guidance
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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