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A newborn vomits after each feeding of milk-based formula, and does not gain weight. Biochemical testing reveals a severe deficiency of galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase, consistent with homozygosity. If this condition goes untreated, what is the likely outcome for this patient?

ABenign disease except for cataract formation
BChronic emphysema appearing in early adulthood
CChronic renal failure appearing in adolescence
DDeath in infancy
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