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Understanding Galactosemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Metabolism Explained

Learn about galactosemia, a disorder affecting galactose metabolism, its symptoms like jaundice, vomiting, poor feeding, and how newborn screening aids in diagnosis. Visit for detailed information.

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Understanding Galactosemia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Metabolism Explained

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  1. waarom screenen we …

  2. M I L Kthe primary source of galactose http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/whataregd/galactosemia/images/galacpthwy.jpg

  3. GALACTOSE METABOLISM

  4. Jaundice Vomiting & diarrhea Poor feeding Poor weight gain Lethargy DIAGNOSIS Newborn screening for galactosemia is common practice (blood taken from a heelprick) S i g n s & S y m p t o m s

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