ISSN No. 2079-8547 (Recognized by PMDC)
AGE OF PRESENTATION OF JAUNDICE IN G6PD DEFICIENT NEONATES
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Neonatal jaundice is a very common disease in the neonatal period. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme
deficiency decrease red blood cells (RBCs) membrane defense against oxidants and makes the patients prone to
hemolysis and neonatal jaundice. Objective of the study was to determine the age of presentation of jaundice in G6PD
deficient neonates.
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