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What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Source: www.michigan.gov
Topic: Phenylketonuria
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Sort Desciption: PKU is an inherited disorder in which the baby is unable to use a certain part ofprotein (phenylalanine) found in food and milk. PKU occurs in about 1 in 8,800 Michigan newborns. ...

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PKU is an inherited disorder in which the baby is unable to use a certain part ofprotein (phenylalanine) found in food and milk. PKU occurs in about 1 in 8,800 Michigan newborns. Without treatment, phenylalanine will build up in a babyâ sbody and mental retardation will result.

How may PKU affect my child?

Developmental Delay andMental RetardationMental retardation will occur if a childwith PKU does not begin a specialdiet within the first 7 to 10 days oflife. If the special diet is started at thecorrect time and followed properly,a child should not have mentalretardation due to PKU. ...

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