Biotinidase deficiency
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An inherited condition in which the body cannot use the biotin (a b vitamin) in foods . The body needs biotin to help break down food into energy. Symptoms of this condition typically appear in infancy or childhood. Kids with mild biotinidase deficiency may have weak muscles, skin rashes, and hair loss. Severe biotinidase deficiency can cause seizures, breathing problems, hearing and vision loss, problems with movement and balance, and an infection called candidiasis. Affected children also grow and develop more slowly. Biotinidase deficiency can be treated by a healthcare provider with high doses of biotin.
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