Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. X-linked.
Can present with prolonged jaundice in babies. Otherwise with haemolysis (causing jaundice and anaemia).
Haemolysis triggered by infections, but also drugs and chemicals. Classically sulfonamides, but most relevant are:
- Anti-malarials (ironically)
- Nitrofurantoin!
- Aspirin (so Kawasaki)
- Henna! Other dyes
- Moth balls!
Geographical risk areas –
