Cystic fibrosis
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cystic-fibrosis-186-18358602
title:
Cystic fibrosis
text:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner that impairs the normal clearance of mucus from the lungs, which facilitates the colonization and infection of the lungs by bacteria, notably Staphylococcus aureus. CF is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. The hallmark feature of CF is the accumulation of thick mucus in different organs. Long-term issues include difficulty breathing and c
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Genetic disorder inhibiting clearance of mucus from the lungs
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis
date created:
2001-11-13T19:15:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T10:17:13Z
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13
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