G6PD Deficiency and Fava Bean Consumption
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What is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?

  • Acute viral infection
  • Exposure to asbestos
  • Genetic glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (correct)
  • Bacterial infection
  • Which food item most likely triggered the patient's symptoms?

  • Fava bean (correct)
  • Tofu
  • Mushrooms
  • Broccoli
  • What microscopic finding was observed in the patient's red cells?

  • Basophilic stippling
  • Howell-Jolly bodies
  • Heinz bodies (correct)
  • Spherocytes
  • What enzyme activity level was found in the patient's red cells?

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