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An inherited disease caused by a lack of an enzyme necessary for converting phenylalanine into a form the body can use.
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Topics Related To Phenylketonuria
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| Autism | The Condition
"...Autism is linked to certain medical conditions, including fragile X syndrome, untreated phenylketonuria (PKU), tuberous sclerosis, and congenital rubella syndrome..."
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L-Phenylalanine |
As A Treatment
"...People with phenylketonuria must not supplement phenylalanine..."
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Seizure Disorder |
The Condition
"...Known causes of seizures include ... Metabolic abnormalities found in diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, uremia, nutritional deficiencies and phenylketonuria (PKU)..."
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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