These data relate to live-birth occurrences within the state. Data relating to infants detected, infants screened, and costs were extracted from data routinely maintained by the Washington State Department of Health. These military hospitals do not participate in Washington's Newborn Screening Program. If untreated, PKU results in severe neurological and developmental damage. Treatment consists of a special diet low in phenylalanine.
Affected infants develop normally with proper dietary control.
If untreated, CH results in severe neurological and developmental damage. Treatment consists of replacement of hormone with synthetic thyroxine. Affected infants develop normally with proper treatment. If untreated, CAH can lead to an imbalance in the body's concentration of salts which in turn can rapidly lead to shock and death. CAH also causes excessive masculinization and extremely premature sexual maturation.