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Can cystic fibrosis be prevented?
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Amanda Deadman
Social Worker
As a Social Worker for Cystic Fibrosis NSW I am able to provide support, education and information for those who have been diagnosed with CF.I … View Profile
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition so therefore cannot be prevented.
Both parents must be carriers of the gene for a child to be born with CF. If both parents are carriers then there is a 25% (1 in 4) chance that the baby will be born with cystic fibrosis. There is a 50% chance that the baby will be a carrier of the gene and there will be a 25% chance that the baby will neither have CF and will not be a carrier of the gene.
Genetic testing and counselling is available if you would like further information on the genes related to CF.Report this post
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