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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of G6PD deficiency include avoiding triggers.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of G6PD deficiency include:[1]

  • Avoiding triggers (some foods and drugs)
References

References

  1. Luzzatto L, Nannelli C, Notaro R (April 2016). “Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency”. Hematol. Oncol. Clin. North Am. 30 (2): 373–93. doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2015.11.006. PMID 27040960.

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