Patients has G6PD deficiency often have an increased susceptibility to infection, which in turn may precipitate a hemolytic episode. What is the most likely underlying mechanism for the increased risk of infection?
Patients has G6PD deficiency often have an increased susceptibility to infection, which in turn may precipitate a hemolytic episode. What is the most likely underlying mechanism for the increased risk of infection?
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Patients has G6PD deficiency often have an increased susceptibility to infection, which in turn may precipitate a hemolytic episode. What is the most likely underlying mechanism for the increased risk of infection?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Decreased amount of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) in the white blood cells
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