Article
G6PD genetic variations in neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Indonesian Deutromalay population.
BMC pediatrics - 20 Dec 2019
Wisnumurti Dewi A, Sribudiani Yunia, Porsch Robert M, Maskoen Ani M, Rahayuningsih Sri E, Asni Eni K, Sleutels Frank, van Ijcken Wilfred F J, Sukadi Abdurachman, Achmad Tri H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Neonatal jaundice is a common finding in newborns in Asia, including Indonesia. In some cases, the serum total bilirubin levels exceeds the 95th percentile for hours of life (neonatal hyperbilirubinemia). Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH) could lead to kernicterus and neonatal death. Glucose-6-Phosphage Dehydrogenase (G6PD) genetic variations and deficiency have been reported in several studies...
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