G6PD Deficiency and Neonatal Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction to G6PD Deficiency in Newborns Neonatal jaundice is a common clinical presentation, typically resolving as the infant’s liver matures. However, when jaundice appears abruptly, escalates rapidly, or reaches dangerous levels, clinicians must investigate underlying pathological causes. One of the most significant and globally prevalent causes of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) … Read more