Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Alternate Names : Branched Chain Ketoaciduria - Nutritional Considerations, Fructose Intolerance - Nutritional Considerations, Galactosemia - Nutritional Considerations, Maple Sugar Urine Disease (MSUD) - Nutritional Considerations, Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Nutritional Considerations
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Galactosemia
An infant with galactosemia is unable to use (metabolize) the simple sugar galactose, which reaches high levels in the body, causing damage to the liver, central nervous system and various other body systems. An infant with galactosemia may develop jaundice, vomiting, lethargy, irritability and convulsions.
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