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G6PD
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G6PD encodes the enzyme protecting red blood cells from oxidative stress. Its X-linked deficiency predisposes to acute haemolysis.
InheritanceX-linked recessive
Clinical spectrumAcute haemolysis (favism, oxidant drugs), neonatal jaundice
ManagementAvoidance of oxidant agents (incl. primaquine, rasburicase); screening before selected prescriptions.