Assessing the phenylketonuria (PKU) neonatal screening program and the incidence rates of PKU in Kerman County, Iran: a health system research

Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic autosomal recessive disorder, which, if not treated on time, can lead to mental retardation and severe developmental delay. The aim of this study was to assess the PKU neonatal screening program in Kerman County, Iran.  Methods: This was a health syste...

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Main Authors: Esmat Rezabeigi Davarani, Fatemeh Mohseni Takaloo, Salman Daneshi, Peimaneh Sanjari, Narges Khanjani, Kiavash Hushmandi, Mehdi Raei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine
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Online Access:https://jpnim.com/index.php/jpnim/article/view/979