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Phenotypic expression of the 3120+1G>A mutation in non-Caucasian children with cystic fibrosis in South Africa.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Jul 2013
Masekela R, Zampoli M, Westwood A T, White D A, Green R J, Olorunju S, Kwofie-Mensah M
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic disorder in Caucasians. Presentation of CF in non-Caucasians is less well studied. OBJECTIVE: This audit was undertaken to determine the phenotypic expression of the 3120+1G>A mutation in black and mixed race children in South Africa. METHODS: A multi-centre retrospective chart review of clinical, laboratory and spirometry data of non-Caucasian CF...
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