10 Galactosemia Symptoms
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Bacterial Infections
The nutritional deficiency and liver damage that galactosemia may cause can make children more vulnerable to bacterial infections. If an infant experiences bacterial infections, it may be because the immune system has been weakened by galactosemia.
When a child's immune system is weakened, bacterial infections can be much more serious than they otherwise would be. In addition to addressing the bacterial infection, a specialist can check to see if galactosemia is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed as well.
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