Prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency among Neonates with Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia: A Cross-Sectional Study from Assam
Background Hyperbilirubinemia is a common issue in neonates, with jaundice affecting a significant proportion of both term and preterm infants. While most cases of neonatal jaundice are benign, a subset requires intervention. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a notable cause of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Makhdoomi Printers
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/gjmedph/article/view/3728 |
| Summary: | Background
Hyperbilirubinemia is a common issue in neonates, with jaundice affecting a significant proportion of both term and preterm infants. While most cases of neonatal jaundice are benign, a subset requires intervention. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a notable cause of pathological jaundice that can lead to severe hyperbilirubinemia and neurological complications. So, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of G6PD deficiency among neonates with severe hyperbilirubinemia.
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| ISSN: | 2277-9604 |