Essentials Of Human Disease 2nd Edition by Leonard Crowley

Exercise 3

Select the correct answer. Which of the following statements regarding identification of inherited disease in newborn infants by screening tests is INCORRECT?
A) Screening is unlikely to be useful because most inherited diseases do not respond to treatment.
B) Long-term harmful effects of inherited diseases can often be prevented by early identification and treatment.
C) Identification of a hereditary disease in a newborn may allow the parents to make an informed decision regarding future pregnancies based on the nature of the inherited disease and its prognosis.