Global prevalence of classic phenylketonuria based on Neonatal Screening Program Data: systematic review and meta-analysis

Phenylketonuria is a disease caused by congenital defects in phenylalanine metabolism that leads to irreversible nerve cell damage. However, its detection in the early days of life can reduce its severity. Thus, many countries have started disease screening programs for neonates. The present study a...

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Main Authors: Hamid Reza Shoraka, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Mohammad Reza Baneshi, Zohre Bagherinezhad, Farzaneh Zolala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2020-02-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://www.e-cep.org/upload/pdf/kjp-2019-00465.pdf