Leukocyte glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Leukocyte glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD deficiency in leukocyte) was reported by Cooper et al. In 1972. It is characterized by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) in neutrophils of patients. ) The activity is significantly reduced, and various bacterial infections have repeatedly occurred since childhood.

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