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Information: Galactosemia, an inherited disorder, is the inability of the body to metabolize galactose which results in damage to the liver, central nervous system, and other body systems. Galactose makes up half of lactose, the sugar found in milk.
Galactosemia Sites:
NORD - Galactosemia NORD - Galactosemia: Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. (Galactosemia) http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Galactosemia
MedlinePlus: Galactosemia MedlinePlus: Galactosemia: Includes symptoms, tests, treatment, and prevention. (Galactosemia) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000366.htm
National Library of Medicine: GALC National Library of Medicine: GALC: The alternate names, a summary and list of major features of galactocerebrosidase deficiency. (Galactosemia) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/jablonski/syndrome_cgi?term=galactocerebrosidase+(GALC)+deficiency&field=name
Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc.: Information about galctosemia and a resource for families living with galactosemia. (Galactosemia) http://www.galactosemia.org/
Additional
Information: Galactosemia, an inherited disorder, is the inability of the body to metabolize galactose which results in damage to the liver, central nervous system, and other body systems. Galactose makes up half of lactose, the sugar found in milk.
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