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There is an even distribution between males and females however the effects of cystic fibrosis effect them differently. Unfortunately the majority of males are infertile but women have more of a chance to conceive.
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Cystic fibrosis autosomal dominant?
hey I'm not positive but I believe that Cystic Fibrosis is autosomal. My reasonning for this is that there seems to be an equal number of females that have cystic fibrosis as there are males. I AM NOT POSITIVE.
Is cystic fibrosis sex-linked?
CF is a serious and chronic disease of the lungs, it has nothing to do with sex, except that it can affect both males and females.
Why do males with Cystic Fibrosis have a very small chance of having kids?
because 95% of men with cystic fibrosis are sterile
Which Organs does the cystic fibrosis effects the lungs?
Mainly the lungs and pancreas. For males it clogs tubes in the testes.
What is survival rate for Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis is a life threatening genetic disorder. More children are living into adulthood with better treatment options. The death rate is 100 percent, when the lungs and pancreas quit functioning.
Is cystic fibrosis more common in boys or girls?
i copied the following answer from health.howstuffworks.com Unlike some other genetic conditions, cystic fibrosisoccurs equally as often in men and women. The genetic mutation for cystic fibrosis occurs on chromosome 7 and is not impacted by gender. The severity of symptoms related to cystic fibrosis, however, does vary in men and women. In particular, girls with cystic fibrosis have more difficulty with meeting growth milestones and experience more lung-related problems compared to boys. Due to these more severe symptoms, women with cystic fibrosis have shorter life expectancies than men. It is estimated that men with cystic fibrosis live four to five years longer than women with cystic fibrosis, Moreover, under the age of 20, girls have a 60 percent greater chance of dying due to cystic fibrosis complications compared to males [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, the prevalence of male adults with cystic fibrosis is greater than the prevalence of female adults with cystic fibrosis, suggesting a male advantage with the disorder. Cystic fibrosis researchers argue that this gender difference is the result of early-onset lung infections in girls. Girls appear to develop these infections earlier in life than boys, leading to more severe cystic fibrosis complications, and even death. Girls also appear to have greater difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight after puberty compared to males, which places girls at greater risk for cystic fibrosis complications. It appears that this gender gap can narrow if girls are provided with more intensive medical care. In fact, girls and women who receive regular intravenous antibiotics, regardless of their condition, have improved survival rates [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, countries with excellent health care, such as Scandinavian countries, do not have a difference in the survival rate of men and women with cystic fibrosis. i hope it helps:)
Do Alzheimer's disease affect females or males?
Alzheimer's disease affects both females and males.
Why are the sperm tubes of males blocked because of Cystic Fibrosis?
There is a lot of mucus build up in those tubes which does not allow for the tubes to be clogged.
Does cerebral palsy affect females or males?
Both - more common in males
Does HIV affect both females and males?
Yes it does.
What gender does Swine Flu affect?
Males and females.
How does marijuana affect females and males?
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