ssrpk
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G6PD def. - episodic anemia with presence of heinz bodies
pyruvate kinase - anemia with high 2,3 bpg levels and no heinz biodies
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| amariah
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In addition:
G6PD - is an X-linked disorder thus seen in male patients despite being trigger by oxdizing agents, antibiotic esp sulfonamides and anti-TB drugs
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| chemamr
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G6PD is an X-linked disorder and PKdefic isnīt. 
Also G6PD is more common in african american. Can be triggered by fava beans, sulfas, antimalarial, etc.
Edited by chemamr on 06/28/05 - 08:07 PM
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| GMOB
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fava beans= favism (Very common in Mediterranean diets)
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