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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Alternative Names: G-6-PD deficiency; Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency; Anemia - hemolytic due to G6PD deficiency Prevention: People with G-6-PD must strictly avoid factors that can precipitate an episode, especially drugs known to cause oxidative reactions. Text Continues Below Genetic counseling or genetic information may be of interest to heterozygous women and affected men.

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