Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase status and risk of hemolysis in Plasmodium falciparum-infected African children receiving single-dose primaquine

Alice C. Eziefula, Helmi Pett, Lynn Grignard, Salome Opus, Moses Kiggundu, Moses R. Kamya, Shunmay Yeung, Sarah Staedke, Teun Bousema, Chris Drakeley

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Abstract

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme function and genotype were determined in Ugandan children with uncomplicated falciparum malaria enrolled in a primaquine trial after exclusion of severe G6PD deficiency by fluorescent spot test. G6PD A-heterozygotes and hemizygotes/homozygotes experienced dose-dependent lower hemoglobin concentrations after treatment. No severe anemia was observed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4971-4973
Number of pages3
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume58
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2014
Externally publishedYes

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