Scott Baio Baby Tested False Positive for the Potentially Fatal GA-1
Scott Baio Baby and GA-1 Scare
When Scott Baio baby and Scott Baio's wife returned home, they came home with the news that their new baby tested positive for GA-1, a metabolic disorder that can be fatal. The GA-1 tests were providing the doctors with conflicting negative and positive information, in the blood and urine.
Scott Baio Baby
Scott Baio's baby Bailey DeLuca was born in November of 2007. Baby Bailey DeLuca was born prematurely. Baby Bailey DeLuca does not have GA-1.
What is GA-1?
GA-1 is a metabolic disorder, specifically an organic acid disorder. GA-1 stands for glutaric acidemia, type 1 (Newbornscreening.com). GA-1 keeps the body from breaking down certain amino acids when they eat.
GA-1 can cause a lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting and muscle tone, according to Newbornscreening.com.
Approximately "one in every 40,000 white babies in the United States is born with GA-1." (Newbornscreening.com)
GA-1 and Genetic Testing
A test for GA-1 is one of the genetic tests that may be performed as part of genetic testing during pregnancy. In order to run a test for GA-1, an amniocentesis may be used. Both pregnancy genetic testing and an amniocentesis can cause possible ethical and religious dilemmas for expecting parents.
Treatments for GA-1
GA-1 is a metabolic disorder that can be treated with medications and diet. One dietary approach to treading someone with GA-1 is to eliminate certain protein-rich foods including eggs, dried beans, fish, legumes nuts, peanut butter, red meat, dairy products and poultry.
Those suffering from GA-1 also need to eat frequent meals, find some sources of protein, and have regular blood tests.
For more information about glutaric acidemia, parents can contact the International Organization for Gluratic Acidemia.
Scott Baio
Scott Baio is the most recent '80s star to rise up from the ashes thanks to VH-1. Scott Baio most recently starred in the reality TV show Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant. The show was a follow up to Scott Baio is 46 and Single.
Scott Baio is also best known for playing the hunky babysitter on Charles in Charge and the teen heart throb Chachi on Happy Days.
Sources
International Organization for Gluratic Acidemia, http://www.glutaricacidemia.org
Newborn Screening, http://www.newbornscreening.info/Parents/organicaciddisorders/GA1.html
The Post Chronicle, http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212153469.shtml
VH1.com
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6 Comments
Post a CommentI am sure they were relived to hear of this.
There's so much to keep up with re medical issues.
Wow, I had not even heard of this. I'm glad the whole thing was incorrect but what terrible stress to put parents through.
Another lawsuit for a Dr. & hospital I presume. Hope not. I am sure they are relieved.
How scary. I'm glad the baby does not have this disorder.
Pam - This was the first I'd heard about this. How frightening for the new parents and what a super job of covering the basic facts about their scare as well as vital info for those wanting to learn more about GA-1 and their own risks of passing it on to a baby.