G6PD Deficiency Increases the Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Black and White Male Veterans: JAMA Study
Written By : Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-04-03 14:30 GMT | Update On 2023-04-04 06:41 GMT
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USA: A new study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency are at an increased risk of developing severe COVID-19.
G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition that affects the body's ability to produce the G6PD enzyme, which helps to protect red blood cells from damage.
The purpose of the study is to see if the presence of G6PD deficiency in veterans with SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 compared to veterans who do not have G6PD deficiency. The analysis also explores whether this association differs by age, sex, and race while considering common comorbidities.
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