| Autor: |
Iveta Abola, Nikola Anna Intlere, Anda Brinkmane, Sabine Laktina, Agnese Zarina, Lauma Vasilevska, Ingus Skadins, Georgijs Moisejevs, Linda Gailite, Madara Auzenbaha |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports, Vol 41, Iss , Pp 101167- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2214-4269 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ymgmr.2024.101167 |
| Popis: |
Background: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism that results from a deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Patients with PKU rely on amino acid mixtures and low-protein diets, which often exhibit an acidic nature and pose various challenges to oral health. The objective of the study was to evaluate oral care habits of PKU patients in Latvia and the impact of the recommendations developed on improving oral care. Materials and methods: In this study, during a one-month interval before and after the implementation of oral hygiene recommendations, questionnaires were distributed to all patients with PKU diagnosed in Latvia, with a response rate of 78 % (79 of 101). Results: The group older and 18 years of age showed a poorer understanding of oral care even after receiving recommendations, 82 % brushing their teeth twice a day (92 % in the group |
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