Hemolytic Anemia

Hereditary and Acquired Anemia: Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Anemia can be broadly categorized into hereditary and acquired types, based on its underlying cause. This note explores the causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of … Read more

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency

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1. Introduction Definition: Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of the enzyme G6PD, which plays a crucial role in the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP). Inheritance: Typically inherited as an X-linked recessive trait, affecting males more frequently than females. 2. Role of G6PD in the Pentose Phosphate Pathway … Read more

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