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Cystic Fibrosis
Specific Gene Mutation
Chromosome 7 is affected
It is caused by mutations to the
trans membrane conductance regulator
gene.
Physical Charactersitics
Intestinal obstruction, sometimes requiring surgery
Salty sweat
Interesting Fact
Ranks as the most common life-threatening genetic disease among U.S. Caucasians.
Possible Treatment
Treatment is aimed at:
Improving the amount of nutrition your body receives
Preventing and treating lung and sinus infections
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Down's Syndrome
Turner's Syndrome
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Sickle Cell Anemia
Tay-Sachs
Huntington's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Albinism
Sources