MSUD is an inherited and rare metabolic disorder which is caused by a mutation in genes. It can cause a potentially fatal build up of amino acids in the blood. If left untreated, it can cause brain damage, physical disabilities and even death.
Globally it affects about 1 in every 185,000 live births which is very rare.
Globally it affects about 1 in every 185,000 live births which is very rare.
Symptoms include maple syrup smelling urine and earwax, poor feeding, vomiting, poor weight gain, lethargy and seizures.
Reference :
Dailymail, 2013.Saved with just hours to spare, the baby who was diagnosed with a deadly disease after being picked to have a new blood test [Online]
Dailymail, 2013.Saved with just hours to spare, the baby who was diagnosed with a deadly disease after being picked to have a new blood test [Online]
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