Prevalence and distribution of G6PD deficiency: implication for the use of primaquine in malaria treatment in Ethiopia

G6PD enzyme deficiency is a common enzymatic X-linked disorder. Deficiency of the G6PD enzyme can cause free radical-mediated oxidative damage to red blood cells, leading to premature haemolysis. Treatment of Pla...

Source: Malaria Journal - October 7, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eugenia Lo, Daibin Zhong, Beka Raya, Kareen Pestana, Cristian Koepfli, Ming-Chieh Lee, Delenasaw Yewhalaw and Guiyun Yan Tags: Research Source Type: research