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==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Congenital (Hereditary) Methemoglobinemia'''
There are three main congenital conditions that lead to methemoglobinemia:
1. Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency and pyruvate kinase deficiency
2. G6PD deficiency
3. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin (Hb M)
'''Acquired or Acute Methemoglobinemia'''
Most common cause include different oxidant drugs, toxins or chemicals


==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==

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Overview

Congenital (Hereditary) Methemoglobinemia

There are three main congenital conditions that lead to methemoglobinemia:

1. Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency and pyruvate kinase deficiency

2. G6PD deficiency

3. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin (Hb M)


Acquired or Acute Methemoglobinemia

Most common cause include different oxidant drugs, toxins or chemicals

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