What is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency? A variety of factors can trigger acute hemolysis in G6PD-deficient individuals for example ingestion of fava beans (also known as favism), mothballs or anti-malarial drugs. G6PD deficiency is an...
What is sickle cell anemia? Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary chronic hemolytic anemia caused by the production of Hb S as a result of a mutation in codon 6 of the beta globin gene. This mutation causes the hemoglobin to sickle when the red cell is...
What is beta-thalassemia? Beta thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Beta-thalassemia occurs due to a mutation found in the beta globin gene or...
