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Screening for galactosemia: Philippines experience. Newborn Screening Study Group.

J Y Lee1, C D Padilla, E L Chua

  • 1University of the Philippines Manila.

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|June 19, 2001
PubMed
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Newborn screening in the Philippines identified two cases of galactosemia, a rare metabolic disorder, within two years. Further research is needed to determine the long-term outcomes for affected infants.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Galactosemia is an inherited metabolic disorder resulting from deficiencies in enzymes crucial for galactose processing.
  • The Philippines initiated a pilot newborn screening program to detect metabolic disorders like galactosemia.

Observation:

  • Over 62,000 infants were screened using galactose and galactose-1-phosphate spot tests.
  • Confirmatory testing was performed by a laboratory in Australia.
  • Two cases were confirmed: one classical galactosemia and one galactokinase deficiency.

Findings:

  • The screening program successfully identified cases of galactosemia in the screened population.
  • The study highlights the feasibility of implementing newborn screening for galactosemia in the Philippines.

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Implications:

  • Early detection through newborn screening can lead to timely intervention for galactosemia.
  • Understanding the challenges and outcomes is crucial for refining screening protocols and patient management.
  • This pilot project provides valuable data for expanding newborn screening initiatives in the region.