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Recent trends of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among saudi population in Riyadh city / Tendências recentes da deficiência de glicose-6-fosfato desidrogenase entre a população saudita na cidade de Riade
Al Qahtany, Fatmah Said Abdullah.
  • Al Qahtany, Fatmah Said Abdullah; King Saud University Medical City. Riyadh. SA
Biosci. j. (Online) ; 35(6): 1979-1984, nov./dec. 2019. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1049178
ABSTRACT
G6PD deficiency is associated with erythrocyte deficiency in the X-chromosome enzyme. It causes a hematologic syndrome called hemolytic anemia that connects G6PD deficiency with X-linked condition. In the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, G6PD deficiency is the most dominant genetic blood disorders. It results in higher rates of mortality and morbidity due to its incurable long-lasting nature and prevalence of physical and psychological incapacities. In this study, an attempt was made to evaluate the prevalence of G6PD deficiency among the Saudi population in Riyadh city. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The population of the study comprised randomly chosen males and females who visited the hospital from January 2017 to January 2018. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, and descriptive analysis was used to find the frequency of G6PD-deficient patients. Out of the 209 patients, 62.2% were males (n=130) and 37.8% were females (n=79). Twenty males and 6 females were found to have G6PD deficiency, with the male to female ratio being 13. Out of the total 130 male participants, 20 patients were found to be enzyme deficient and 6 patients of 79 female patients were found to be G6PD deficient. There were 38.4% (n=10) patients with G6PD level <4 units/gram hemoglobin, 26.9% (n=7) patients had G6PD levels of 4.1­7.0 units/gram hemoglobin, and 34.6% (n=9) patients had >7 units/gram hemoglobin. Among the G6PD patients, 23.07% patients were severely anemic, and 5 (19.2%) patients were reported to have high bilirubin. The present study revealed the G6PD prevalence to be 12.4% among the Saudi population; this value is significantly higher than that found in France, Spain, India, and Singapore. In the Saudi population, males are more vulnerable to G6PD-deficient than females. Hence, attention should be paid to G6PD-deficient patients while prescribing antimalarial medication. Such patients may be advised to avoid certain foods to minimize the risk of having hemolytic episodes.
RESUMO
A deficiência de G6PD está associada à deficiência de eritrócitos na enzima do cromossomo X. Causa uma síndrome hematológica chamada anemia hemolítica que conecta a deficiência de G6PD à condição ligada ao X. No Oriente Médio, incluindo a Arábia Saudita, a deficiência de G6PD é o distúrbio genético do sangue mais dominante. Isso resulta em maiores taxas de mortalidade e morbidade devido à sua natureza incurável e duradoura e à prevalência de incapacidades físicas e psicológicas. Neste estudo, foi feita uma tentativa de avaliar a prevalência de deficiência de G6PD entre a população saudita na cidade de Riade. Um estudo retrospectivo transversal foi realizado na cidade médica da Universidade King Saud, em Riade, na Arábia Saudita. A população do estudo compreendeu homens e mulheres escolhidos aleatoriamente que visitaram o hospital entre janeiro de 2017 e janeiro de 2018. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas com o SPSS e a análise descritiva foi utilizada para determinar a frequência de pacientes com deficiência de G6PD. Dos 209 pacientes, 62,2% eram do sexo masculino (n = 130) e 37,8% eram do sexo feminino (n = 79). Verificou-se que 20 homens e 6 mulheres apresentavam deficiência de G6PD, sendo a proporção homem/mulher de 13. Do total de 130 participantes do sexo masculino, 20 pacientes apresentaram deficiência de enzima e 6 de 79 pacientes do sexo feminino apresentaram deficiência de G6PD. Havia 38,4% (n = 10) pacientes com nível de G6PD < 4 unidades/grama de hemoglobina, 26,9% (n = 7) pacientes tinham níveis de G6PD de 4,1-7,0 unidades/grama de hemoglobina e 34,6% (n = 9) pacientes tinham > 7 unidades/grama de hemoglobina. Entre os pacientes com G6PD, 23,07% eram severamente anêmicos e cinco (19,2%) pacientes relataram ter alta bilirrubina. O presente estudo revelou que a prevalência de G6PD é de 12,4% na população saudita; esse valor é significativamente maior que o encontrado na França, Espanha, Índia e Cingapura. Na população saudita, os homens são mais vulneráveis à deficiência de G6PD do que as mulheres. Portanto, deve-se prestar atenção aos pacientes com deficiência de G6PD durante a prescrição de medicamentos antimaláricos. Esses pacientes podem ser aconselhados a evitar certos alimentos para minimizar o risco de episódios hemolíticos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / Hemolysis / Anemia, Hemolytic Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: King Saud University Medical City/SA

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / Hemolysis / Anemia, Hemolytic Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Biosci. j. (Online) Journal subject: Agricultura / Disciplinas das Ciˆncias Biol¢gicas / Pesquisa Interdisciplinar Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Saudi Arabia Institution/Affiliation country: King Saud University Medical City/SA