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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and intravascular haemolysis

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SIX patients with G6PD deficiency who presented in hospital with haemoglobinuria and haemolytic anaemia are reported. The haemolytic process was precipitated by naphthalene in three cases, aspirin in one, maloprim in one, and typhoid fever in one. The clinical course and prognosis are discussed.

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  1. Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

    B. O. Onadeko & O. Bademosi

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Onadeko, B.O., Bademosi, O. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and intravascular haemolysis. Ir J Med Sci 143, 208–213 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03004764

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