Characterization of G6PD genotypes in G6PD deficiency patients from Suratthani Hospital, Thailand
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is highly prevalent in Southeast Asia especially in the area of malaria endemic regions. Primaquine is used for the radical treatment of malaria. However, it causes hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficient patients. Objectives: To characte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Chaing Mai University
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/100829 |