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No, this is an inherited disease. If you are concerned about having a child with cf you can get genetic testing to see if you and your partner are carriers of the gene.
If you and your partner are carriers - 25% chance
If one of you has CF and the other is a carrier - 50% chance
If you both have CF - baby will have CF
If neither partner is a carrier - 0% chance
What else can I help you with?
Is asthma preventable?
yes asthma is preventable
How preventable is down syndrome in the community?
how is down syndrome preventable?
Are wounds preventable?
Most actions that result in wounds are preventable
Is pain preventable?
Pain is generally preventable only to the degree that the cause of the pain is preventable; diseases and injuries are often unavoidable.
Are most accidental poisonings preventable?
Yes, most accidental poisonings are preventable.
Is arrhythmia preventable?
Premature arrhythmia is preventable but everybody's heart stops at some point.
Are floods preventable?
depend Totally preventable then no they are not. The effects can be alleviated by careful planning and management.
Why are tsunamis preventable?
Tsnamis are not preventable. The forces that cause them are far beyond our control and always will be.
Are autism spectrum or pervasive developmental disorders preventable?
No. They are not preventable, as far as science currently knows.
Is FASD preventable?
Yes, FASD is 100% preventable as long as alcohol is avoided during pregnancy.
What does preventable?
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
How do you spell preventable?
That is the correct spelling of "preventative" (used to deter or avoid).
