What is sulfa hemoglobin?
Sulfahemoglobin (abnormal hemoglobin)- Methemoglobin is a compound, formed by oxidation of hemoglobin, that is incapable of carrying oxygen properly.
- Certain drugs like sulfonamide, aniline, and nitrates lead to the formation of methemoglobin.
- Nitrites present in the milk or cured meat can also result in the oxidation of iron by forming methemoglobin which imparts bluish color to the baby.
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