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To determine: The life expectancy of an individual with CF.
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic disorder in the case of children. It is also known as mucoviscidosis.
To determine: The usual cause of death in CF.
Introduction: In cystic fibrosis, there are various types of mutations that take place in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This gene has been recognized and related to the proteins that are involved in chloride ion transport in the mucus-cell membrane. This defect of exocrine glands causes abnormal condensed mucus secretion. This mucus secretion is seen in the case of primary cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
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