The Further Adventures of Newborn Screening for Biotinidase Deficiency: Where It Is at and What We Still Need to Know

Biotinidase deficiency is an inherited metabolic disorder that, if untreated, can result in neurological and cutaneous symptoms. If treated with the vitamin biotin, individuals with the disorder can markedly improve, but still may have some irreversible problems if therapy is delayed. If treated at...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Barry Wolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/2/4/9