GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY IN IRAN AND ITS RELATION TO PHYSIO-PHATHOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Abstract

A survey was set up to study the problem of G-6 _ PD deficiency in Iran. The deficient subjects underwent a detailed haematological investigation, and their geneological tree was drawn and studied. A registry has been started to enable a follow_up of the deficients revealed by the survey. It is proposed to increase the size and scope of the survey gradual stages so that a statistical analysis of the disease patterns of the deficient subjects can be made. A control group of subjects with normal G-6_PD levels will be studied in parallel