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Cystic Fibrosis: Prevention

 
Medical Encyclopedia: Cystic Fibrosis: Prevention
 

Adults with a family history of cystic fibrosis may obtain a genetic test of their carrier status for purposes of family planning. Prenatal testing is also available. There is currently no known way to prevent development of CF in a person with two defective gene copies.

— Richard Robinson



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