more+common+conditions

//**Biotinidase** deficiency// causes a baby to have difficulty using biotin, a vitamin that is found in foods, including breast milk and infant formula. Without biotin, the baby will not grow and develop properly. He or she may have seizures, hearing loss and skin problems. About one baby a year is found with this disorder.
 * //Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase//** deficiency causes an error in fatty acid metabolism resulting in a child's blood sugar becoming dangerously low. About 20 percent of children with MCADD die before diagnosis if screening is not in place and those who survive may have serious residual effects. If detected early, the condition can be treated by making sure the child gets enough carbohydrate, especially during illness or other stressful times. About four babies a year are found with this condition. Testing can also identify babies with other fatty acid metabolism disorders.
 * //Cystic fibrosis//** is a genetic disorder that is detected in 10 to 15 babies born in SC each year. When a baby has CF, some fluids in the body that should be thin and slippery are thick and sticky. These fluids can plug up some of the “tubes” or “channels” in the body. This affects the lungs and digestive system the most. Babies with CF often cough or wheeze and can get lung infections that need treatment with strong drugs. They also may not digest their food well, often in spite of a huge appetite. Poor digestion can cause diarrhea and poor growth. Babies found through screening often have not yet started to show much of these problems or to “act sick”.