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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency - AKA Favism

Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube

Overview

Learn about Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency, also known as favism, in this comprehensive 22-minute video lecture. Explore the most common enzymopathy worldwide, understanding its X-linked recessive inheritance pattern and higher prevalence in males. Discover how G6PD deficiency offers protection against Plasmodium falciparum malaria and why consuming fava beans can trigger acute hemolytic episodes. Recognize key symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. Understand the role of infections as the most common stressor in G6PD deficiency and learn about diagnostic indicators like elevated reticulocyte count. Gain valuable insights into this important hematological disorder for medical licensing exam preparation and clinical practice.

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Glucose-6-Phosphate​ Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency, “aka favism”

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Medicosis Perfectionalis

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