Fulminant hemolysis in glucose ‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Key Clinical Message Glucose‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X‐linked disorder affecting some 400 million people worldwide. Though clinically silent, it may result in hemolysis on oxidative stress induced by drugs or infections. Viral hepatitis A with coexisting G6PD deficiency can be devastating associated with severe hemolysis, anemia, renal failure, and hepatic encephalopathy. Glucose‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an X‐linked disorder affecting some 400 million people worldwide. Though clinically silent, it may result in hemolysis on oxidative stress induced by drugs or infections. Viral hepatitis A with coexisting G6PD deficiency can be devastating associated with severe hemolysis, anemia, renal failure, and hepatic encephalopathy.
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