Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Almost all patients are asymptomatic and develop problems only when they encounter a haemolytic challenge in response to oxidative stress. The prognosis for complete recovery is excellent.

Patients may benefit from receiving an information sheet on the condition specifying that they must avoid triggers for oxidative stress, including certain drugs (e.g., dapsone, primaquine, sulphonamides, and aspirin), and that they may develop haemolysis after eating broad beans and at times of infection.