Importance of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) status in the management of methaemoglobinaemia

Methylene blue is an antidote for methaemoglobinaemia, but it is not given to individuals with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency since it could potentially worsen oxidative haemolysis. We report the case of a 36-year-old male with unknown G6PD status who presented with oxidative ha...

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Main Authors: Mohd Tohit, Eusni Rahayu, Nallappan, Geetha, Idris, Faridah, Mustapha, Siti Zubaidah, Abdul Hamid, Hanisah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118344/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118344/1/118344.pdf