Deficiencia de glucosa -6- fosfato deshidrogenasa

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Deficiencia de glucosa -6- fosfato deshidrogenasa

Nombres alternativos:

Deficiencia de G-6-PD; Anemia hemolítica a causa de deficiencia de G-6-PD; Anemia hemolítica debido a deficiencia de G-6-PD

Prevención:

Las personas que padecen la deficiencia de G-6-PD deben evitar estrictamente la exposición a los factores que pueden precipitar un episodio, especialmente aquellos medicamentos que se sabe producen reacciones de oxidación. Se recomienda hablar con el médico acerca de este tipo de medicamentos.

La asesoría o información genética puede ser de interés para las mujeres portadoras y para los hombres afectados.

Referencias:

Hoffman R, Benz Jr. EJ, Shattil SJ, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingston; 2005:658-60.

Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:1027-28.

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