Hereditary zinc deficiency syndrome

A hereditary zinc deficiency syndrome is a congenital metabolic disorder with disruption of zinc intake. Inheritance is autosomal recessive. The cause is an inhibition of zinc uptake from the intestine.

The symptoms start within a few months after birth.

A hereditary zinc deficiency syndrome is an inherited metabolic disease with clogging of zinc uptake. Inheritance is autosomal recessive. The cause is an inhibition of zinc uptake from the intestine.

The changes start with weaning just a few months after birth.