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Revision as of 02:53, 28 February 2012
Cystic fibrosis, abbreviated CF, a genetic disease that predominantly affects the lungs. It is inherited autosomal recessive.
Gene
- CFTR gene.[1]
Associated pathology
Pulmonary:
Gastrointestinal tract:
- Pancreatic insufficiency.
- Meconium ileus.
- Meconium peritonitis.
Genitourinary tract:
- Infertility - bilateral absence vas deferens.[2]