A 3 month old baby refuses breast milk since the 2nd day of birth, but accepts glucose-water, develops vomiting and severe jaundice by the 5th day. Benedict’s test was positive for urine and blood glucose was low. The most likely cause is due to the deficiency of:
A 3 month old baby refuses breast milk since the 2nd day of birth, but accepts glucose-water, develops vomiting and severe jaundice by the 5th day. Benedict’s test was positive for urine and blood glucose was low. The most likely cause is due to the deficiency of:
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A 3 month old baby refuses breast milk since the 2nd day of birth, but accepts glucose-water, develops vomiting and severe jaundice by the 5th day. Benedict's test was positive for urine and blood glucose was low. The most likely cause is due to the deficiency of:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase
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