Primaquine-induced severe hemolysis in the absence of concomitant malaria: effects on G6PD activity and renal function

Primaquine prevents relapses of <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> malaria but can cause severe hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The clinical and laboratory features of this outcome are usually confounded by the clinical and hemolytic effects of concom...

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Main Authors: Douglas, NM, Piera, KA, Rumaseb, A, Ley, B, Anstey, NM, Price, RN
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2022