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Fava bean-induced hemolytic anemia

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A kind of hemolytic anemia that is induced by the ingestion of fava beans. [ HPO:probinson ]

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  • UMLS:C4021648
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Persons with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency are susceptible to fava bean-induced hemolytic anemia because of the oxidative stress induced by compunds in Fava beans (thought to be vicine and isouramil). The same underlying defect can make affected persons susceptible to hemolysis induced by a number of mediciations.

definition

A kind of hemolytic anemia that is induced by the ingestion of fava beans.

has exact synonym

Hemolytic anemia following ingestion of fava beans, Fava bean-induced hemolytic anaemia, Hemolytic anaemia following ingestion of fava beans

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HP:0004814

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