Questions
How to deal with G6PD deficiency? Why do male infants can develop G6PD deficiency even if the mother’s G6PD test is normal? Can G6PD deficiency affect the child’s lifespan?
Answers
G6PD deficiency, also known as favism, is a common genetic enzyme deficiency disease, belonging to X-linked incomplete dominance inheritance. In the absence of disease triggers, patients are no different from healthy individuals and do not require special treatment. Neonatal jaundice is caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism leading to skin, mucous membrane, and scleral jaundice, and its association with G6PD deficiency depends on specific circumstances.