Solutions/Treatment
What are some high-protein foods someone with PKU should avoid? (5 listed)
1.) Milk
2.) Eggs
3.) Cheese
4.) Poultry, beef, pork
5.) Nuts
What is PKU caused by?
PKU is caused by a gene mutation that produces the PAH enzyme.
Which type of PKU is the most severe?
Classic PKU.
How does PKU develop?
PKU develops when the newborn inherits the gene from both of its parents. (both parents are carriers)
How long should somebody with PKU follow a low-protein diet?
A low-protein diet is followed for life.
What are some symptoms of PKU? (4 Listed)
1.) A musty odor in breath
2.) Skin rashes, eczema
3.) Lighter skin, hair, eye colour
4.) Unusually small head size
Does PKU affect a specific gender over another?
No, it does not affect a specific gender over another
At which time period do signs and symptoms of PKU appear in a baby?
What artificial sweetener should people with PKU avoud?
Aspartame.
What happens when somebody has PKU?
Phenylalanine accumulates in hazardous amounts in the blood.
Which ethic groups are more common to develop PKU?
Irish, European, Turkish, and Indigenous ancestry.
When does PKU develop?
It occurs when the sperm and the egg are combined (which is called a zygote).
Which type of medication for PKU helps lower the level of phenylalanine in the blood?
Kuvan.
What can untreated PKU lead to? (4 listed)
1.) Hyperactivity
2.) Intellectual disability
3.) Delayed development
4.) Mental health disorders
Which countries have the highest rates of PKU?
Turkey, Ireland, and Italy have the highest rates of PKU
What are some problems that people with PKU encounter every day?
Which type of medication takes the position of the enzyme that aids in the breakdown of phenylalanine?
Pegvaliase.
What are the types of PKU?
1.) Classic PKU
2.) Variant PKU
3.) Non PKU Hyperphenylalaninemia
Which type of PKU is defined by high phenylalanine levels, but not enough to meet the minimum requirement for the other two types?
Non PKU Hyperphenylalaninemia.
What are some problems babies encounter at first?