Epidemiology of Phenylketonuria Disease in Jordan: Medical and Nutritional Challenges

Epidemiology of Phenylketonuria Disease in Jordan: Medical and Nutritional Challenges

Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most frequent inborn error in amino acid metabolism caused by a deficiency of the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme (PAH). If PKU is left untreated, high concentrations of phenylalanine (Phe) accumulate in the blood, leading to severe brain dysfunction, neurod...

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Main Authors: Safwan Dababneh, Mohammed Alsbou, Nashat Taani, Ghazi Sharkas, Refqi Ismael, Latifeh Maraqa, Omar Nemri, Hanin Al-Jawaldeh, Nadeen Kopti, Enas Atieh, Arab Almasri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
phenylketonuria (PKU)
national newborn screening (NBS) program
dietary management
Jordan
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/402

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