PKU (Phenylketonuria) By Logan Tavares and Stephanie Ding Yay everyone please pay attention

Cause Autosomal recessive trait mutations in both alleles chromosome 12

Symptoms Mental retardation Seizures Hyperactivity Tremors Odor Melanin Delayed mental/social skills

Treatment :D Strict diet – Low in PAH Start early Otherwise won’t work 

Who? Sex = no effect N-European/Native American ancestry

Testing Not positive Mutation is not helpful Big effects – If not detected early

Testing (cont.) No pain Cost/availabilty of treatment Good Liable No medications usually