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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is primarily an inherited genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which means that anyone can be a candidate for CF if they inherit two defective copies of this gene—one from each parent. However, it is more common in individuals of Caucasian descent, particularly those of Northern European ancestry. Genetic testing can determine if someone is a carrier of the CF gene, but symptoms typically arise in childhood or early adulthood. Therefore, while anyone can be a candidate, the likelihood varies based on genetic background and family history.
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What can a nurse to do protect herself from someone with cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is completely genetic -- it's not contagious. People with cystic fibrosis don't pose any risk to their nurses, doctors or anyone else.
How do you start a topic sentence if its about Cystic fibrosis?
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease.
What is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United states?
cystic fibrosis (:cystic fibrosis :)cystic fibrosis ^-^
Do girls have cystic fibrosis?
Yes, girls can get cystic fibrosis.
An individual heterozygous for cystic fibrosis?
Is a carrier of cystic fibrosis
Who found cystic fibrosis?
To found Cystic Fibrosis, watch Princess and I!!!
Is there a cure 4 cystic fibrosis?
No, there is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis.
Is cystic fibrosis a viral disease?
No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.
What is an organization that helps people that have cystic fibrosis?
cystic fibrosis foundation
Is cystic fibrosis caused by a virus?
No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.
What term describes the inheritence cystic fibrosis?
The term that best describes the inheritance of cystic fibrosis is that it is genetic. Cystic fibrosis is caused by recessive alleles. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disease.
How do you got cystic fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder, 2 parents have a CF gene, if their offspring inherits that trait they will have Cystic Fibrosis.
