Relationship of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and neonatal sepsis: a single-center investigation on the major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between G6PD deficiency and neonatal sepsis, since it is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Our study showed higher incidence of G6PD deficiency in neonates who had been admitted due to sepsis. We suggest quantitative G6PD-level assessment instead of the routine qualitative methods in prevalent G6PD deficiency. It is also recommended that neonates with G6PD deficiency be under close supervision during the first month of life, especially those with other risks of neonatal sepsis, such as prematurity or low birth weight.
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