What is the typical clinical course for those with G6PD A-?
a. Severe anemia from infancy onward
b. Moderate anemia throughout adulthood
c. No anemia until exposure to an oxidant drug causes acute hemolysis
d. Benign because it does not cause anemia
ANS: C
Patients with G6PD A- are clinically normal unless exposed to an oxidant drug. This can result in acute hemolysis.
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