Case study for today:
A 25-year-old Mediterranean taken anti-malarial prophylaxis for a trip to West Africa. Over the next week he develops increasing fatigue. On physical examination there are no abnormal findings. Lab. studies show a HCT of 30%. Examination of his blood film shows RBCs with Heinz bodies. There is a family history of this disorder, with males, but not females, affected. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 25-year-old Mediterranean taken anti-malarial prophylaxis for a trip to West Africa. Over the next week he develops increasing fatigue. On physical examination there are no abnormal findings. Lab. studies show a HCT of 30%. Examination of his blood film shows RBCs with Heinz bodies. There is a family history of this disorder, with males, but not females, affected. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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