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I was told that my baby has G6PD deficiency. What is G6PD deficiency?

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I was told that my baby has G6PD deficiency. What is G6PD deficiency?

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G6PD stands for Glucose-6-Phosphate-Dehydrogenase. G6PD deficiency is a hereditary disease which will cause haemolytic anemia (anaemia that is caused by increase breakdown of red blood cells). This occurs after the child is exposed to certain foods and drugs.

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