Author: Danielle Wilson (Danielle Wilson)

New Born screening also tests for PKU – Phenylketonuria It is one type of amino acid disorder. People with PKU have problems breaking down an amino acid called phenylalanine from the food they eat.

Zahra Beau Naqvi, born on October 8th, 2011, was a beautifully peaceful baby girl. Her beautiful exterior hid a painful secret inside as Zahra Beau, from birth, carried a disease that would come back to hurt her very badly.