G6PD Defic

Your Path

  • G6PD Defic

Etiology

  • Enzyme defect

Risk Factors

  • Mediterranean
  • Asian
  • African
  • Middle Eastern

Symptoms

  • Typically asx until presented w/acute oxidative stress→ infections (e.g. pneumonia, viral hepatitis, other), meds (e.g. dapsone, rasburicase, other), fava beans → acute hemolysis → sob, fatigue, palpitations, abdominal pain, other→ resolves when stress removed