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PKU is an abbreviation for Phenylketonuria. ... If untreated, PKU children may appear normal for their first few months of life, but will usually become mentally retarded before they are one year old. ...
PKU is an inherited disease. ... Therefore, a baby can only have PKU if each parent is either a carrier or has the condition. ...
PKU is readily diagnosed through a simple blood test. ...
If one parent has a family history of PKU, testing can be done to determine if the other parent might also be a carrier of the disease. This can help the couple understand their specific risk of having a baby with PKU. Prenatal testing can also determine if a developing fetus has PKU. If there is a family history of PKU, the babys urine will be tested regularly for the first year of life to detect abnormal levels of PHE breakdown products. ... Special forumulas low in PHE but containing other amino acids essential for good health are available for babies, and to supplement the diets of older children, adolescents and adults with PKU.
Originally, it was thought that dietary restrictions for children with PKU could be relaxed when the child reached age 6.
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