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Cystic fibrosis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Every individual with cystic fibrosis inherits two CFTR genes, one from each parent. Children who inherit two mutated CFTR genes from both parents will have cystic fibrosis.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Every individual with cystic fibrosis inherits two CFTR genes, one from each parent. Children who inherit two mutated CFTR genes from both parents will have cystic fibrosis.[1]
- Children with only one gene will act as a carrier for next generations.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]