Incidence Rate of G6PD Deficiency in Newborns in Bushehr/Iran

Abstract

We studied 415 newborns in the city of Bushehr in order to identify infants with G6PD deficiency and eliminate the induction of acute hemolytic crisis by informing the families about the extrinsic factors that the G6PD-deficient patients should avoid.
The method used in the study was the fluorescent spot test. Abnormal fluorescence due to G6DP deficiency (severe and partial) was found in 8.4% of the samples (6.5% severe and 1.9% partial), i.e. 1 in 51 females and 1 in 7 males.
This study suggests the necessity for the establishment of a screening test as a routine for all newborns, especially in the coastal cities in order to make an opportune detection and an appropriate counseling available.