A 53-Year-Old Italian Male Was Hospitalized with Increased Fatigue and Hemoglobinuria

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 53-year-old Italian male was hospitalized with increased fatigue and hemoglobinuria. Patient history revealed his last ingested meal contained fava beans. G6PD levels were performed 3 months later, and the result was 5%. Based on these findings, which class of G6PD variant is most likely affected?

• A) Class I
• B) Class II
• C) Class III
• D) Class IV

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