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Incidence of phenylketonuria (PKU) in Iran

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To find the incidence of PKU in Iran, 8633 neonates from different hospitals in Tehran were screened. Seven of these neonates had minor hyperphenylalaninemia (5 with 6 mg% and 2 with 8 mg%). Only one case with hyperphenylalaninemia (more than 20 mg%) was detected.

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  1. unit of Human Genetics and Anthoropology, Department of Human Ecology, school of Public Health, University of Tehran, Iran

    D. D. Farhud M.D. & M. Kabiri M.D.

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Tehran, Iran

    D. D. Farhud M.D. & M. Kabiri M.D.

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Farhud, D.D., Kabiri, M. Incidence of phenylketonuria (PKU) in Iran. Indian J Pediatr 49, 685–688 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02752654

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