Special
Stains – Heinz Bodies-III
Causes
of Heinz body formation:
Glucose-6-Phosphate
dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency
Sulfonamides – sulfa
containing drugs
Nitrofurans –
antimicrobial agents (parasites)
Anti-malarial drugs
(quinine)
Dilantin –
anticonvulsant
Streptomycin -
antibiotic
Sensitivity to fava
beans
