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Krabbe disease

Alternative Names: Globoid cell leukodystrophy; Galactosylcerebrosidase deficiency; Galactosylcereamidase deficiency Prevention: Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Krabbe disease. Prenatal diagnosis is possible by measuring galactocerebroside beta-galactosidase levels in cultured amniotic fluid cells or from cultured chorionic villus cells.

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