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Fructosemia; Fructose intolerance; Fructose aldolase B-deficiency; Fructose 1, 6 bisphosphate aldolase deficiency
Couples with a family history of fructose intolerance who wish to have a baby may consider genetic counseling.
Most of the damaging effects of the disease can be prevented by sticking to a fructose-free diet.
Steinmann B, Santer R, van den Berghe G. Disorders of Fructose Metabolism. In: Fernandes J, Saudubray JM, van den Berghe G, Walter JH, eds. Inborn Metabolic Diseases. 4th ed. New York, NY:Springer;2006:chap 9.