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Prevalence and distribution of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) variants in Thai and Burmese populations in malaria endemic areas of Thailand.
Malaria journal - 15 Dec 2011
Phompradit Papichaya, Kuesap Jiraporn, Chaijaroenkul Wanna, Rueangweerayut Ronnatrai, Hongkaew Yaowaluck, Yamnuan Rujira, Na-Bangchang Kesara
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: G6PD deficiency is common in malaria endemic regions and is estimated to affect more than 400 million people worldwide. Treatment of malaria patients with the anti-malarial drug primaquine or other 8-aminoquinolines may be associated with potential haemolytic anaemia. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of G6PD variants in Thai population who resided in malaria endemic areas...
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