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Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects most critically the lungs, and
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It is characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across an epithelium, leading to thick, viscous secretions.[1]
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Couples who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy can have themselves tested for the CFTR gene mutations to determine the risk that their child will be born with cystic fibrosis.
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