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A 6 year old child presents with history of recurrent jaundice. Between the episodes he is totally fine. Mother gives history of jaundice being brought about by ongoing infections. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 6 year old child presents with history of recurrent jaundice. Between the episodes he is totally fine. Mother gives history of jaundice being brought about by ongoing infections. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Hereditary spherocytosis
  2. G6PD deficiency
  3. Thalassemia
  4. Sickle cell disease
  5. Congenital storage disorder
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waelhammad
2022-11-04
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The key is B. G6PD deficiency. [There are some precipitating factors of hemolysis causing jaundice in patients with G6PD deficiency among which infection is a recognized one].

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