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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 o...

background and aims: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (g6pd) is the first enzyme in the route of pentose phosphate metabolism. this route fulfills an effective role in removing oxidant metabolites. deficiency of this enzyme causes decline in energy regeneration of red blood cells and hemolysis. in this study, application of fluorescence staining method in diagnosing the frequency of g6pd defic...