Prevention

Currently, there is no prevention for this metabolic disorder..


However, genetic counseling is recommended for people who have a history of MSUD and still want to have children.


Also, all newborn babies are screened for MSUD via blood tests.
If a screen test show that the baby may have MSUD, another blood test for amino acid levels is done immediately to confirm the disease.






References
Haldeman-Englert ,MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, C., Salem, NC, W., & Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., D. (2011, May 15). Maple syrup urine disease - Prevention. University of Maryland Medical Center. Retrieved June 18, 2012, from http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000373prv.htm