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To determine: The genotypes of the parents whose baby is diagnosed with CF.
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the inherited genetically disorder in case of children. It is also known as mucoviscidosis. The primary consequences of the cystic fibrosis are initiated in lungs and pancreas. The condensed sticky mucus blocks the airway passages. It usually affects several areas of the body. The main organs affected by cystic fibrosis are lungs, pancreas, bile duct, digestive tract, and salivary glands.
To determine: The probability of the baby’s siblings will also have CF.
Introduction: In cystic fibrosis, there are various types of mutations occurs to the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This gene has been recognized and relates to the proteins that are involved in chloride ion transport in the cell membrane. This defect of exocrine glands cause abnormal condensed mucus secretion. This mucus secretion is seen in case of primary cystic fibrosis.
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