Galactosemia

=Galactosemia = = = Galactosemia is a rare genetic metalabic disorder and is the inability to metabolize galactose. It is caused by the absense of a liver enzyme Serious affects can be avoided by having infants screened at birth with a blood test.

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 * being restricted from lactose or galactose for the individuals life

[|Disorder-Specific Survival Kit: Galactosemia]

It is an autosomal recessive trait and is usually passed down by two carrier parents. However, there's no way for parents to know if they are a carrier of the disease until the baby is born. There is always a 25% chance that a child will be born with the disorder.

Georgia annual Screening Report (1997): Since 1979, studies show that one out of every 7,500 babies will have a form of galactosemia.

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 * affects less than 200,000 people in the U.S. and is considered a rare disease

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If not discovered, the results could cause liver disease,mental retardation, cataracts, and death. CV-5F-JMW: Could have done better with organization. Good use of pictures CV-5F-LAC I thought your pictures were great and really helped me understand the disorder, along with your information.
 * usually seen as the baby gains weight
 * diarrhea
 * vomiting
 * jaundice