Phenylketonuria(Pku)
By Cassidy Tucker
This Little Boy Is A Victim Of The Pku Disease.
This Is A Diagram Of How Pku Is Formed And What Causes It To Form.
This Little Girl Is A Victim Of The Pku Disease.
What Is Phenylketonuria?
Phenylketonuria Is An Inherited Disorder That Raises The Level Of A Substance That Is Callled Phenylalanine In The Blood.
Is It Genetic? If Not How Does A Baby Get It?
Yes Pku Is Genetic, The Parents Of An Individual With An Autosomal Recessive Condition Carry One Copy Of The Gene.
What Are The Symptoms Of Pku?
Symptoms Include
*Seizures
*Delayed Development
*Behavioral Problems
*Psychiatric Disorders
*Lighter Skin Then Most Family Members
*Musty Or Mouse Like Odor
Is There A Cure For Pku?
No There Is No Cure For Pku. It Is A Genetic Disorder.The Best Treatment For Pku Is Eating Things Low In Protein And A Lot Of Vegetables.
This Little Girl Is Suffering From The Pku Disease.
This Is A Diagram That Shows A Family History Of Pku.
This Little Girl Is Suffering From The Pku Disease
WorkCited
Www.sharecare.com/question/is-there-cure-for-phenylketonuria
Www.medicinenet.com/phenylketonuria/article.htm