Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9786209139048)

G6PD deficiency is one of the most widespread genetic disorders in the world, affecting over 400 million people, mainly from the Mediterranean basin. Being an X-linked disease, it mainly affects boys, although girls can also be affected (de novo mutations). The WHO has classified the deficiency into 3 classes. Class 2 and 3 deficiencies are characterized by a risk of acute hemolytic shock due to oxidative stress.Outside the acute episode, management is based on preventive measures, avoiding drugs and foods that may precipitate an intravascular hemolysis crisis.

Author: Ines Maaloul
ISBN-10: 6209139043
ISBN-13: 9786209139048
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d