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What is the prognosis for phenylketonuria (pku) patients?
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Good if treated: Early and properly. There is risk of brain damage if a proper diet is not followed or if the diagnosis is delayed. See this site for more info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001166.htm.
Answered 1/3/2014
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