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Maple syrup urine disease   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

MSUD

Prevention

Genetic counseling is suggested for prospective parents with a family history of maple syrup urine disease. Some states, such as Pennsylvania, screen all newborn babies blood for signs of MSUD. You may receive a call from your pediatrician stating that your baby had an abnormal blood test for MSUD. This may be a 'false positive' test, but a blood test (amino acid levels) should be done right away to tell for certain.

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