Galactosemia Risk factors

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Overview

The major risk factor for galactosemia is the presence of the defective gene(s).

Risk factors

Galactosemia is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder of galactose metabolism. Two defective alleles are necessary to manifest the condition.[1]

References

  1. Adam MP, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean LJH, Gripp KW; et al. (1993). "GeneReviews®". PMID 20301691.
  2. Boonyawat B, Kamolsilp M, Phavichitr N (2005). "Galactosemia in Thai patient at Phramongkutklao Hospital: a case report". J Med Assoc Thai. 88 Suppl 3: S275–80. PMID 16858969.