Sep

18

2021

Does G6PD deficiency protect against severe malarial infection?

By William Aird

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Does G6PD deficiency protect against severe malarial infection?

Yes, G6PD seems to be protective, as are many of the hemoglobinopathies and ethnic neutropenia. Learn more about hemoglobinopathies and malarial infection here.

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