Abstract
Phenylketonuria (Phenylketonuria, PKU) is an autosomal recessive disordercharacterized by the inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine(Phenylalanine, Phe). If left untreated, Phe accumulation results in impairedneurological and psychological development. The diagnosis of PKU in a childfundamentally changes the lives of parents and caregivers and has a significantimpact. Stigma…