4 Questions
What is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
Genetic glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
Which food item most likely triggered the patient's symptoms?
Fava bean
What microscopic finding was observed in the patient's red cells?
Heinz bodies
What enzyme activity level was found in the patient's red cells?
10% of the normal activity
This quiz covers the presentation and symptoms of a 6-year old child with G6PD deficiency who experienced severe pallor, weakness, back pain, vomiting, and yellow sclerae after consuming fava beans. It also involves the identification of Heinz bodies in the red blood cells.
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