Topic Overview

G6PD Deficiency

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder that is most common in males. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Definition

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder that is most common in males. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Canonical title: G6PD Deficiency
Alphabetical key: G
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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