Positive for elevated galactose levels

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A newborn infant was idenitifed with a newborn screen that was positive for elevated galactose levels. Mother had been breast-feeding the baby who presented with acute and rapid onset of liver failure. opthalmological examination also identifed that the baby had congential cataracts. What is the most likely diagnosis? Why did the baby developed liver failure when being breast-fed? What is the treatment for this conditions? what group of genetic disease is currently being incororated into whole population screen?

Reference no: EM133632809

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