Cystic fibrosis screening strategies.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common single gene disorder in Western populations. With the discovery of the principal genetic mutations responsible for the disease, screening has become feasible. The challenge is now to devise an effective screening strategy. Various approaches are possible, and each has its own merits, but on balance antenatal screening would appear to be the most practical.
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Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Leeds.
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors