Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An X-linked recessive inherited disorder caused by mutations in the G6PD gene. It is characterized by the absence or presence of very low levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Patients develop hemolytic anemia usually in response to infection or exposure to drugs.

**Synonyms:** - G-6-PD Variant Enzyme Deficiency Anemia - G6PD - G6PD Deficiency - G6PD Deficiency - G6PD Deficiency