What is G6PD?

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Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an enzyme deficiency of the red blood cells. G6PD deficiency leads to an abnormal rupture (breakage) of the red blood cells called hemolytic anemia (abnormally low red blood cell count). G6PD deficiency occurs more frequently in African Americans, Italians, Greeks, Asians, and other Mediterranean peoples. Treatment of G6PD deficiency involves discontinuing the offending drug or compound and treating any accompanying infection.

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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, or G6PD, is just one the many enzymes the body needs to function

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase(G6PD) deficiency is the commonest enzyme deficiency in the world. As described above it is usually seen in certain populations. It is also a sex-linked enzyme defect which means that it is usually seen in males.

People with G6PD need to be aware of the various triggers of haemolysis(break up of their red blood cells) which can make them jaundiced and anaemic and potentially seriously ill. These triggers include certain drugs such as some antimalarials and some antibiotics among others
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