What Are the Symptoms of Phenylketonuria?

Phenylketonuria is a congenital amino acid metabolism disorder characterized by symptoms such as intellectual disability, yellowing of hair, and abnormal body odor, especially a mouse urine smell. The blood concentration of phenylalanine is also elevated. After diagnosis, a low phenylalanine diet should be adopted for symptomatic treatment, and the concentration of phenylalanine in the blood should be monitored regularly. This should at least continue into adolescence, with early treatment yielding better results and lifelong treatment leading to better outcomes for patients.
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What Causes Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, primarily characterized by oral pain, loss of appetite, low fever, and simple blisters or small ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Most children recover on their own within a week, but some cases may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, sterility, and encephalitis.
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