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Cystic Fibrosis
Recessive Inheritance
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is the most common lethal
genetic disease in the U.S
In the U.S:
 1 out of 2500 babies
 1 out of 31 are carriers
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Affects Lungs
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Mucous
Chronic respiratory problems
Affects Digestive Tract:
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Causes malabsorption of nutrients
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CLUBBED FINGERS
Clubbed fingers is a symptom of disease, often of the heart or lungs which
cause chronically low blood levels of oxygen. Diseases which cause
malabsorption, such as cystic fibrosis or celiac disease can also cause
clubbing.
Symptoms:
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Delayed Growth in newborns
Chronic respiratory problems
Chronic bowel problems
Average Life Span: 37 years
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