Newborn Screening Case Management

Galactosemia

What is Galactosemia? - Galactosemia (ga-lac-to-se-me-a) is a rare hereditary condition caused by the body's inability to breakdown galactose (a sugar found in milk and milk products).

En Español ¿Qué es la Galactosemia? - La galactosemia es una enfermedad hereditaria rara, causada por la incapacidad del cuerpo para transformar la galactosa (un azúcar que se encuentra en la leche y productos de leche).

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Galactosemia Food Card - The treatment for galactosemia is to restrict galactose and lactose from the diet for life.

En Español Tarjeta Del Alimento De Galactosemia - El tratamiento para la galactosemia es disminuir la lactosa y la galactosa de la dieta de esta persona para toda la vida.

Galactosemia Handbook: A Guide for Families - This handbook is meant to give you the basic information that will help you understand how to care for your child with galactosemia.

En Español Manual De Galactosemia: Guía para las Familias - El propósito de este manual es ofrecerle información básica que le ayudará a entender cómo cuidar a su hijo con galactosemia.

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Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. is a non-profit, national organization. Founded in February 1975 by a small group of mothers in New York, PGC realizes the need for further information and networking between affected families and professionals.

Please note: External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.

Last Updated April 4, 2008