Why is it that G6PD deficiency have

lesser tendency to contract malaria?

A reduction in the amount of functional glucose6-dehydrogenase appears to make it more
difficult for this parasite to invade red blood
cells.
The P. Falciparum parasite invades the G6PD
deficient cell, but intracellular development is
impaired.

What
complications
of
G6PD
deficiency make DNA analysis best
identification of carriers and patient
diagnosis?
G6PD enzyme testing is primarily performed
when an individual has signs and symptoms
associated with hemolytic anemia and
jaundice.