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Galactosemia affects the body by preventing it from breaking down galactose, a simple sugar found in lactose. If a person continues to ingest galactose, they will experience a toxic build-up that can cause cataracts and brain, liver, or kidney damage. Untreated galactosemia can also cause a person's white blood cells to stop working properly, leaving them susceptible to serious infections.
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