What Are the Common Types of Congenital Disorders Screened?
Neonatal screening typically targets a range of disorders, including but not limited to: - Metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and galactosemia. - Endocrine disorders like congenital hypothyroidism. - Hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell disease. - Cystic fibrosis. - Certain infectious diseases, such as congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).