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Cystic Fibrosis

History

Know to be around since 1700sDr. Dorothy Anderson discovered and named

this disease in 1930She named it by how the disease effected the

pancreas and lungs.

Passed on…

Cacasines are most likely to have this disease 1 in 25 Europeans will have this diseaseIt is an recessive gene when 3 nitrogen bases

in the 7th chromosome

What Happens?

The life expectancy is 40 to 50 yearsIt is an incurable genetic disease There are sweat test that can be done to

know if you have it

Symptoms

Salty-tasting skinPersistent coughingFrequent lung infectionsWheezingShortness of breathPoor weigh or growth gain

Interesting Facts

2,500 babies are born with this diseaseMore than 10 million Americans carry this

gene and don’t know itMost common mutation

Works Cited

"About CF: Causes, Signs & Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis | CF Foundation." About CF:

Causes, Signs & Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis | CF Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.

Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Definition." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 13 June 2012. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.

Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.

"What Are Some Interesting Facts of Cystic Fibrosis?" WikiAnswers. Answers, n.d. Web. 20 Feb.

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