Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in Iranian neonates with jaundice: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Maryam JavadiSomayeh DeraviShabnam ZareiNader MahdaviMehdi Ranjbaran

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)

The overall prevalence of G6PD deficiency was 7% in Iranian neonates with Jaundice. Prevalence was high in male and early hours of life. We recommend screening test for G6PD deficiency in neonates to prevent its complications.

Keyphrases

risk factors
low birth weight
replacement therapy
preterm infants
abdominal pain